Review of Berberian Sound Studio (2012) by Craig F — 12 Sep 2013

Well executed, atmospheric but ultimately frustrating and incomplete.

This review of Berberian Sound Studio (2012) was written by Craig F on 12 Sep 2013.

Berberian Sound Studio has generally received positive reviews.

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