Review of The Killer Shrews (1959) by Kitral S — 19 Jun 2007

Hilarious in Mystery Science Theater 3000, otherwise, lame.

This review of The Killer Shrews (1959) was written by Kitral S on 19 Jun 2007.

The Killer Shrews has generally received negative reviews.

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