Review of In a Bedroom (2012) by Herschel F — 08 Aug 2007

Honest and brutal. great character drama with loss and revenge. very deliberate, meaning slow, but so very good.

This review of In a Bedroom (2012) was written by Herschel F on 08 Aug 2007.

In a Bedroom has generally received positive reviews.

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