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Review of Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) by Darryl J — 29 Dec 2008

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Mysterious and hauntingly beautiful. And erotic.

This review of Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) was written by Darryl J on 29 Dec 2008.

Picnic at Hanging Rock has generally received very positive reviews.

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