Review of Rabid (1977) by Jennifer R — 07 Apr 2007

Not bad for Cronenberg but he's done a lot better since.

This review of Rabid (1977) was written by Jennifer R on 07 Apr 2007.

Rabid has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lee ? (186) on 08 Jan 2011

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