Review of Student Bodies (1981) by Shane J — 11 May 2012

One of the first horror movie spoofs. Stumbles a little at the end, but all in all a very funny and sometimes hilarious spoof on 80s horror.

This review of Student Bodies (1981) was written by Shane J on 11 May 2012.

Student Bodies has generally received mixed reviews.

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