Review of Epidemic (1987) by Sylvester K — 18 Jun 2014

Didnt care for this jumbled mess not one von trier's best pix.

This review of Epidemic (1987) was written by Sylvester K on 18 Jun 2014.

Epidemic has generally received positive reviews.

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