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Review of Onibaba (1964) by Pascal T — 16 Nov 2007

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Erotically dark!!

The grass fields scenes are visually hypnotizing...

This review of Onibaba (1964) was written by Pascal T on 16 Nov 2007.

Onibaba has generally received very positive reviews.

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