Review of The Exterminator (1980) by Ian R — 02 Jun 2015

Good Death Wish style revenge thriller starring Robert Ginty as a Vietnam vet who turns vigilante after his friend was attacked by thugs.

This review of The Exterminator (1980) was written by Ian R on 02 Jun 2015.

The Exterminator has generally received mixed reviews.

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Heisan , en skikkelig sleazy dritt film dette.utrolig infantil vigilante historie,men deilig politisk ukorrekt!!!Revenge filmen sin dette…

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