Review of Shocker (1989) by Simon B — 16 Jun 2008

Divertida pelicula de terror que de alguna forma sirve de pseudo-critica al poder de la television.

This review of Shocker (1989) was written by Simon B on 16 Jun 2008.

Shocker has generally received mixed reviews.

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