Review of King Kong Escapes (1967) by Kevin S — 24 Feb 2008

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This review of King Kong Escapes (1967) was written by Kevin S on 24 Feb 2008.

King Kong Escapes has generally received mixed reviews.

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A contender for worst movie ever made. Bad story, bad acting and bad special effects. I give it 2 stars only because it was so bad it was funny…

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By Darrin C (626) on 20 May 2014

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This movie is intentionally mindless & stupid so you can't bash it for either of those things but I do understand why people don't like this…

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This movie is gross but, is's a goooood action movie…

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By David M (3,086) on 20 Jul 2007

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