Review of The Wizard of Gore (1970) by Gordon B — 27 Mar 2013

A young girl is killed with a meat grinder and I Just didn't care. Now, either something is wrong with this movie or there is something very wrong with me.

This review of The Wizard of Gore (1970) was written by Gordon B on 27 Mar 2013.

The Wizard of Gore has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Laurent G (43) on 17 Apr 2009

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By Mark S (2,772) on 07 Mar 2011

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Hmm...well where should I start? The non-existent plot? The laughably bad acting? The kitsch generic soundtrack…

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