Review of Shock Treatment (1981) by Helena V — 01 Jul 2007

Shock Treatment rules! The songs and brilliant, it's just a very very weird film, but a great one!

This review of Shock Treatment (1981) was written by Helena V on 01 Jul 2007.

Shock Treatment has generally received mixed reviews.

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