Review of Drop Dead Gorgeous (1991) by Spenser K — 06 Dec 2007

Pre Spiderman sell-out Kirsten Dunst ... yay!

This review of Drop Dead Gorgeous (1991) was written by Spenser K on 06 Dec 2007.

Drop Dead Gorgeous has generally received mixed reviews.

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