Review of Forbidden Zone (1982) by Tyson P — 22 Oct 2012

I love the 1980 new wave underground before it was compromised in following years.

This review of Forbidden Zone (1982) was written by Tyson P on 22 Oct 2012.

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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By John C (2,737) on 01 Jul 2012

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By Anne S (296) on 06 Jul 2012

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By Carabo P (108) on 12 Aug 2010

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