Review of Shock Treatment (1981) by Chris J — 13 Jun 2007

You can't compare it to Rocky Horror. It is a good satire about TV.

This review of Shock Treatment (1981) was written by Chris J on 13 Jun 2007.

Shock Treatment has generally received mixed reviews.

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