Review of A Short Film About Killing (1988) by Alan H — 12 Aug 2007

Gruesome... really difficult to see both the killing... very direct..

Although I don't wanna watch it again, it certainly is a good movie...

This review of A Short Film About Killing (1988) was written by Alan H on 12 Aug 2007.

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

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