Review of Forbidden Zone (1982) by Maggie W — 27 Oct 2007

I had such high expectations...

Maybe I was too tired.

This review of Forbidden Zone (1982) was written by Maggie W on 27 Oct 2007.

Forbidden Zone has generally received positive reviews.

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