Review of Blood Simple (1985) by Carlos G — 13 Sep 2013

Podrá ser un argumento tipo de los hermanos Coen, pero las actuaciones bastante discretas...

This review of Blood Simple (1985) was written by Carlos G on 13 Sep 2013.

Blood Simple has generally received very positive reviews.

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