Review of Funny Games (1997) by Patric C — 17 Oct 2010

Haneke plays his own little game with the audience, making them squirm with mental torture.

This review of Funny Games (1997) was written by Patric C on 17 Oct 2010.

Funny Games has generally received positive reviews.

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