Review of BLAME! (2017) by Stephanie L — 06 May 2017

Possibly the most gripping and well-acted high school drama I've seen. Amazing accomplishment for the young director/actor/screenwriter/music producer Quinn Shephard.

This review of BLAME! (2017) was written by Stephanie L on 06 May 2017.

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