Review of Onibaba (1964) by Naadhira A — 22 Feb 2015

Dramatic blackness + sounds of drums + murder.

This review of Onibaba (1964) was written by Naadhira A on 22 Feb 2015.

Onibaba has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Twins S (84) on 27 Apr 2012

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