Review of Forbidden Zone (1982) by John M — 10 Jan 2011

A fantastically eclectic crazy musical, and I love it.

This review of Forbidden Zone (1982) was written by John M on 10 Jan 2011.

Forbidden Zone has generally received positive reviews.

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