Review of Nurse Betty (2000) by Constantine H — 17 Nov 2007

A total fantasy with gruesome violence and special humiliation of the protagonist.

This review of Nurse Betty (2000) was written by Constantine H on 17 Nov 2007.

Nurse Betty has generally received mixed reviews.

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