Review of Berberian Sound Studio (2012) by The Movie W — 02 Sep 2012

A tense, darkly comic study in sound and filmmaking. will stay in your thoughts for a very long time.

This review of Berberian Sound Studio (2012) was written by The Movie W on 02 Sep 2012.

Berberian Sound Studio has generally received positive reviews.

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