Review of Desperate Living (1977) by Ray D — 26 Jul 2007

Words fail me for this flick...lol...Gotta LOVE John Waters!!!

This review of Desperate Living (1977) was written by Ray D on 26 Jul 2007.

Desperate Living has generally received positive reviews.

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