Review of Murderous Maids (2000) by Brook B — 16 Jun 2013

I haven't seen this since the theater, but I remember it being all kinds of awesome. It's lurid, but subtle about it.

This review of Murderous Maids (2000) was written by Brook B on 16 Jun 2013.

Murderous Maids has generally received positive reviews.

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By Harvey S. Karten (2,210) for Compuserve (1,948) on 13 Feb 2002

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By Jerrod G (59) on 25 Jul 2012

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