Review of Shock Treatment (1981) by Josh C — 27 Mar 2009

Not quite as good as Rocky Horror, but that is a lot to live up too.

This review of Shock Treatment (1981) was written by Josh C on 27 Mar 2009.

Shock Treatment has generally received mixed reviews.

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