Review of Death Becomes Her (1992) by Scott F — 27 Feb 2012

Takes a while to get going, but all in all a very good dark comedy.

This review of Death Becomes Her (1992) was written by Scott F on 27 Feb 2012.

Death Becomes Her has generally received positive reviews.

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