Review of Young Frankenstein (1974) by Collin S — 05 Jan 2017

Funnier than I expected. Clever humor and a fun twist on a classic story!

This review of Young Frankenstein (1974) was written by Collin S on 05 Jan 2017.

Young Frankenstein has generally received very positive reviews.

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