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Review of Naked Lunch (1991) by Benjamin M — 28 May 2008

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Well this is a movie you have to watch a few times.

This review of Naked Lunch (1991) was written by Benjamin M on 28 May 2008.

Naked Lunch has generally received positive reviews.

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