Review of The Killer Shrews (1959) by James M — 01 Feb 2008

AAAAhahahahahahaha! This is brilliantly funny, 5 stars for entertainment and bad effects!.. For actual quality it would be a one hehe :D... bad acting, brilliant ha!

This review of The Killer Shrews (1959) was written by James M on 01 Feb 2008.

The Killer Shrews has generally received negative reviews.

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