Review of Mondo Trasho (1969) by Chad G — 15 Oct 2009

Utterly idiotic and utterly hilarious. Grass helps.

This review of Mondo Trasho (1969) was written by Chad G on 15 Oct 2009.

Mondo Trasho has generally received mixed reviews.

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