Review of Shock Treatment (1981) by Katy W — 09 Jun 2007

Love this film, epecially the song "In My Own Way".

This review of Shock Treatment (1981) was written by Katy W on 09 Jun 2007.

Shock Treatment has generally received mixed reviews.

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