Review of Little Shop of Horrors (1986) by B. W — 02 Oct 2013

Hilarious, provocative, and entertaining.

This review of Little Shop of Horrors (1986) was written by B. W on 02 Oct 2013.

Little Shop of Horrors has generally received very positive reviews.

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