Review of Room 237 (2012) by Rosemary A — 22 Apr 2013

Very interesting. Obsessive, but interesting. Really liked it.

This review of Room 237 (2012) was written by Rosemary A on 22 Apr 2013.

Room 237 has generally received positive reviews.

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