Review of Dementia 13 (1963) by Lisa S — 09 Jan 2007

Coppola tried the same thing Hithcock did with Psycho, but got it all wrong.

This review of Dementia 13 (1963) was written by Lisa S on 09 Jan 2007.

Dementia 13 has generally received mixed reviews.

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