Review of Shock Treatment (1981) by Anthony M — 26 May 2007

Comparibly as good as rocky horror picture show SOLELY because it has rik mayall in the cast, I think ill go watch it now.

This review of Shock Treatment (1981) was written by Anthony M on 26 May 2007.

Shock Treatment has generally received mixed reviews.

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