Review of Shogun Assassin (1980) by Rhys C — 23 Jan 2008

Blood, Blood, Blood, Boobs, Blood, and Blood!

This review of Shogun Assassin (1980) was written by Rhys C on 23 Jan 2008.

Shogun Assassin has generally received very positive reviews.

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