Review of Screwballs (1983) by Shannon S — 13 Apr 2007

I don't readily admit I enjoyed this movie....

It was much better than Porky's, but of course so is being awake during surgery.

This review of Screwballs (1983) was written by Shannon S on 13 Apr 2007.

Screwballs has generally received mixed reviews.

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