Fright Show(1985)
A journey into the bizarre world of horror and science fiction lunacy
Two obscure film critics host four SF/Horror films: The Thing in the Basement, Illegal Alien, Nightfright, and Dr. Dobermind.
Movie: Fright Show
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Eddie Brill
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Two obscure film critics host four SF/Horror films: The Thing in the Basement, Illegal Alien, Nightfright, and Dr. Dobermind.
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1985-10-11
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A journey into the bizarre world of horror and science fiction lunacy
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