Review of Blood Simple (1985) by Tor H — 03 Aug 2008

Coen-brÃ¸drenes svennestykke fra 1984 satte standarden.

This review of Blood Simple (1985) was written by Tor H on 03 Aug 2008.

Blood Simple has generally received very positive reviews.

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