Review of Dogtooth (2009) by Karl J — 13 Apr 2015

Définitivement pas pour tous...coeur sensible et esprits facilement offusqués s'abstenir..

This review of Dogtooth (2009) was written by Karl J on 13 Apr 2015.

Dogtooth has generally received positive reviews.

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