Review of Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) by Shahrad C — 21 Dec 2018

I agree with Sarah Mars: A kitschy Lynchian dream.

This review of Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) was written by Shahrad C on 21 Dec 2018.

Bad Times at the El Royale has generally received positive reviews.

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