Review of Peeping Tom (1960) by Captain S — 13 Apr 2008

Awesome Freudian thriller that indicts the people behind the camera as well as the people who watch it.

This review of Peeping Tom (1960) was written by Captain S on 13 Apr 2008.

Peeping Tom has generally received very positive reviews.

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