Review of Down in the Valley (1984) by I Am A — 17 Dec 2007

Flawed but interesting enough. Wood is talented. beautiful and so freaking skinny.

This review of Down in the Valley (1984) was written by I Am A on 17 Dec 2007.

Down in the Valley has generally received positive reviews.

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