Review of Murder by Decree (1979) by Scott C — 20 Feb 2013

This movie is lackluster in every way. Deserves no place in the "Holmes" universe. Slipshod direction, production design, and nonsense plot that complete wastes one of the greatest characters in history.

This review of Murder by Decree (1979) was written by Scott C on 20 Feb 2013.

Murder by Decree has generally received positive reviews.

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