Review of Fatal Attraction (1987) by Danni W — 21 Dec 2008

The best cautionary tale of what can happen to you if you cheat on your wife and kid. Glenn Close in 80s hair.

This review of Fatal Attraction (1987) was written by Danni W on 21 Dec 2008.

Fatal Attraction has generally received positive reviews.

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