Review of Forbidden Zone (1982) by Diane H — 14 Mar 2007

Black and white madness a must see for any wirdo fans.

This review of Forbidden Zone (1982) was written by Diane H on 14 Mar 2007.

Forbidden Zone has generally received positive reviews.

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Yikes! What netherworld of dementia did I just land in? Imaginative, outlandish, kitschy, purile, grotesque cult film fodder…

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