Review of Clay Pigeons (1998) by Mena J — 10 May 2008

I found this little gem by accident. Those that love black comedy will appreciate this underated superbly acted quirky thriller. Loved the ending!!

This review of Clay Pigeons (1998) was written by Mena J on 10 May 2008.

Clay Pigeons has generally received positive reviews.

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