Review of Forbidden Zone (1982) by Adam G — 18 Jun 2007

Bizarre. A musical. The rightful heir to Rocky Horror craziness.

This review of Forbidden Zone (1982) was written by Adam G on 18 Jun 2007.

Forbidden Zone has generally received positive reviews.

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