Review of Grindhouse (2007) by Joby D — 19 Dec 2012

Planet Terror is my favorite. I love Grindhouse so much. In Tarantino, I trust.

This review of Grindhouse (2007) was written by Joby D on 19 Dec 2012.

Grindhouse has generally received very positive reviews.

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