Review of The Killer Shrews (1959) by Marshall O — 09 Sep 2012

Fun in a goofy sort of way. People on a remote island menaced by dogs in make-up!

This review of The Killer Shrews (1959) was written by Marshall O on 09 Sep 2012.

The Killer Shrews has generally received negative reviews.

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