Review of Mysterious Skin (2005) by Bruno P — 16 Jan 2012

A film you may not wish to remember, but will never forget....extremely disturbing...

This review of Mysterious Skin (2005) was written by Bruno P on 16 Jan 2012.

Mysterious Skin has generally received very positive reviews.

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