Review of Night of the Zombies (1980) by Gary S — 19 Aug 2007

R.I.P. Bruno Mattei - an underappreciated comic genius...

This review of Night of the Zombies (1980) was written by Gary S on 19 Aug 2007.

Night of the Zombies has generally received mixed reviews.

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