Review of Häxan (1922) by Gregory S — 04 Mar 2008

Hallucinant ce film! Entre documentaire et fiction, une oeuvre plastiquement incroyable, drole et souvent terrifiante! Un must absolu!

This review of Häxan (1922) was written by Gregory S on 04 Mar 2008.

Häxan has generally received very positive reviews.

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