Review of A Short Film About Killing (1988) by Phillip S — 29 Jun 2010

Viscerally shocking portrayal of a motiveless crime and the pointless retribution which follows.

This review of A Short Film About Killing (1988) was written by Phillip S on 29 Jun 2010.

A Short Film About Killing has generally received very positive reviews.

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