Review of Hurlyburly (1998) by Zed C — 13 Sep 2007

This is the best "people on drugs with strange problems"-movies I've ever seen!

This review of Hurlyburly (1998) was written by Zed C on 13 Sep 2007.

Hurlyburly has generally received mixed reviews.

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