Review of Heathers (1989) by Joe C — 18 Jun 2015

Wasn't quite the film I remembered but it still had that biting satire that black comedies lack these days. Cult favourite that everyone should have seen.

This review of Heathers (1989) was written by Joe C on 18 Jun 2015.

Heathers has generally received positive reviews.

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