Review of Body Heat (1981) by Carol Gene R — 06 May 2009

Great flick!! Combines sexual tension plus a great mystery.

This review of Body Heat (1981) was written by Carol Gene R on 06 May 2009.

Body Heat has generally received very positive reviews.

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