Review of Burke & Hare (1972) by Adam T — 17 Jul 2012

I really liked this dark comedy quite a bit.

This review of Burke & Hare (1972) was written by Adam T on 17 Jul 2012.

Burke & Hare has generally received mixed reviews.

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Burke and Hare fails at every turn. It's a romantic comedy without jokes or romance. It's a horror film without the horror…

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By Claire T (1,124) on 14 Nov 2012

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By Michael A (1,637) on 26 Nov 2012

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Great cast, great story but a huge waste of talent…

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By Harry H (101) on 11 Aug 2012

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