Review of Shocker (1989) by Ken T — 18 Jul 2009

Classic film of my childhood... I watched it not long ago and it was not as great as when I was a kid.

This review of Shocker (1989) was written by Ken T on 18 Jul 2009.

Shocker has generally received mixed reviews.

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