Review of Forbidden Zone (1982) by Chris N — 20 Sep 2011

Anyone who doesn't like this film is a terrible person.

This review of Forbidden Zone (1982) was written by Chris N on 20 Sep 2011.

Forbidden Zone has generally received positive reviews.

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By Bill B (2,505) on 01 Nov 2010

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Aaaaw the golden age of trash! long live the late 70s and very early 80s. this quite simply mental…

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I am giving this three stars because it was so weird, that it was too weird for me, and that never happens…

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This is gonna be on dvd? Oh bless you movie people! Bless you…

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