Review of Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) by Tariq B — 21 Jun 2007

Los Angeles film noir. Not as bleak as "Romeo is bleeding".

This review of Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) was written by Tariq B on 21 Jun 2007.

Devil in a Blue Dress has generally received positive reviews.

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