Review of Filth (2013) by Seattle C — 28 Aug 2014

Disgustingly funny. Had to watch it with subtitles due to the thick Scottish accents.

This review of Filth (2013) was written by Seattle C on 28 Aug 2014.

Filth has generally received positive reviews.

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