Review of High School Confidential! (1958) by Reed R — 01 Apr 2007

The greatest bad film ever. Tries so hard to be hip, its almost David Lynch-esque in its surreal wackiness.

This review of High School Confidential! (1958) was written by Reed R on 01 Apr 2007.

High School Confidential! has generally received mixed reviews.

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