Review of Begotten (1991) by Fly F — 13 Sep 2007

Wow. I had heard that this film was intense, but...just wow.

This review of Begotten (1991) was written by Fly F on 13 Sep 2007.

Begotten has generally received mixed reviews.

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I had a hard time rating this as I didn't enjoy it and it felt as if it dragged on forever--but I must give it credit for being the very definition…

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By James A (583) on 04 Oct 2012

Does it get stranger than this? If so, let me know, I want to see it. The only film I have ever seen that is in the same league as Eraserhead…

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