Review of Fatal Attraction (1987) by Chloe B — 20 Dec 2009

Douglas and Close are fantastic in this pulp, sleazy yet entertaining and well made thriller.

This review of Fatal Attraction (1987) was written by Chloe B on 20 Dec 2009.

Fatal Attraction has generally received positive reviews.

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