Review of Safe (1993) by Jeremy B — 26 Aug 2007

Slow as hell and full of horrifying, yet unseen and unprovable, menace. the only thing I've ever liked Julianne Moore in.

This review of Safe (1993) was written by Jeremy B on 26 Aug 2007.

Safe has generally received positive reviews.

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