Review of Dust Devil (1992) by Thomas T — 28 Jul 2007

Slow bizarre horror movie. More atmospheric than frightening. Beatufil cinematogrophy of the desert.

This review of Dust Devil (1992) was written by Thomas T on 28 Jul 2007.

Dust Devil has generally received positive reviews.

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