Review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) by Ian D — 13 Nov 2009

OTT. This is one of my regular hallowe'en films. Love the aunts. They're rather charming for homicidal maniacs.

This review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was written by Ian D on 13 Nov 2009.

Arsenic and Old Lace has generally received very positive reviews.

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