Review of Ravenous (1999) by David M — 20 Feb 2009

Robert Carlyle as a cannibal, sweet!Plus it's probably Guy Pearce's best work ever.

This review of Ravenous (1999) was written by David M on 20 Feb 2009.

Ravenous has generally received positive reviews.

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