Review of Freaks (1932) by Isabelle P — 21 Feb 2008

Gooble gobble, gooble gobble. one of us! one of us!

This review of Freaks (1932) was written by Isabelle P on 21 Feb 2008.

Freaks has generally received very positive reviews.

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