Review of Revenge of the Nerds (1984) by Lifted Tundra Guy — 16 May 2008

Nerd I and II where great II was streching it a bit but the rest sucked and killed this movies legacy.

This review of Revenge of the Nerds (1984) was written by Lifted Tundra Guy on 16 May 2008.

Revenge of the Nerds has generally received positive reviews.

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