Review of Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) by Manzanetti — 17 Jul 2019

Solid performance by Efron as Ted Bundy. The movie offers an alternative portrayal, exploring Bundy's run from a refreshing point of view.

This review of Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) was written by Manzanetti on 17 Jul 2019.

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile has generally received positive reviews.

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