Review of Painted Skin: The Resurrection (2012) by Alex S — 19 Dec 2013

Completely trashy and amazing; like the unloading of a 13-year-old girl's subconscious... albeit one really fond of slow-motion and deliciously womanist.

This review of Painted Skin: The Resurrection (2012) was written by Alex S on 19 Dec 2013.

Painted Skin: The Resurrection has generally received mixed reviews.

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