Review of Ravenous (1999) by Alex C — 15 Aug 2007

Guy Pearce + Civil War + cannibalism = awesome.

This review of Ravenous (1999) was written by Alex C on 15 Aug 2007.

Ravenous has generally received positive reviews.

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