Review of Stoker (2013) by Denise Fangbang W — 26 Feb 2014

A beautifully disturbing piece of cinema.

This review of Stoker (2013) was written by Denise Fangbang W on 26 Feb 2014.

Stoker has generally received positive reviews.

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