Review of Tarnation (2003) by Richard C — 14 Aug 2009

Disturbing and Fascinating is a great description. This movie will haunt me for some time.

This review of Tarnation (2003) was written by Richard C on 14 Aug 2009.

Tarnation has generally received very positive reviews.

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