Review of The Acid House (1998) by Shawn W — 19 Sep 2009

Far superior to the overrated Trainspotting. I've memorized the entire film from start to finish. I absolutely love it!

This review of The Acid House (1998) was written by Shawn W on 19 Sep 2009.

The Acid House has generally received positive reviews.

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