Review of The Exterminator (1980) by Randy T — 22 Apr 2009

Deathwish II meets Rambo III. Campy, cult-ish film that's just bad enough to be fun. Best viewed in a room full of lightly inebriated friends.

This review of The Exterminator (1980) was written by Randy T on 22 Apr 2009.

The Exterminator has generally received mixed reviews.

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