Review of Showgirls (1995) by Jean-Philip F — 29 May 2011

The sleaziest, cheeziest movie I've ever seen. The dog chow scene and the sex scene are among the worst in history...

This review of Showgirls (1995) was written by Jean-Philip F on 29 May 2011.

Showgirls has generally received negative reviews.

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