Review of Rabid (1977) by Ken Hanke for Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) — 20 Apr 2003

Not Cronenberg at his peak, but neither is it without interest.

This review of Rabid (1977) was written by Ken Hanke and published by Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) on 20 Apr 2003.

Rabid has generally received mixed reviews.

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