Review of Rabid (1977) by Bill B — 27 Jan 2009

ITS THE SUBTEXT OF AIDS...

BUT NOTHING SPECIAL.

This review of Rabid (1977) was written by Bill B on 27 Jan 2009.

Rabid has generally received mixed reviews.

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