Review of Eating Raoul (1982) by Ian F — 14 Jan 2013

Eating Raoul leaves its viewers feeling full.

This review of Eating Raoul (1982) was written by Ian F on 14 Jan 2013.

Eating Raoul has generally received positive reviews.

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By Blais E (126) on 20 Dec 2010

Perversely-witty and screamingly-funny black comedy with dumpy, schlumpy Paul Bartel (The film's director-) and the long-and-lupine, lusciously-lean…

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The glands kill perverts too much finance their restaurant. Raoul helps dispose of the bodies…

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By Theresa M (92) on 28 Jan 2011

How had I never seen this?! Very John Watersesque...loved it! Thx Tristram…

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