Review of Lost Highway (1997) by Jenny S — 12 Feb 2009

Well constructed piece(s) of art assaulting the senses like a bombardment of surrealist mystery. Scary. Plots thicken. Lynch is a master film maker.

This review of Lost Highway (1997) was written by Jenny S on 12 Feb 2009.

Lost Highway has generally received positive reviews.

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