Review of Piranha 3D (2010) by Will D — 18 Mar 2012

EXACTLY what it needed to be. Hilarious and gory as a zombie vs lawnmower fight. Preposterously enjoyable.

This review of Piranha 3D (2010) was written by Will D on 18 Mar 2012.

Piranha 3D has generally received mixed reviews.

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