Review of Siesta (1987) by Rachel F — 18 Sep 2007

Very strange and dreamlike.

Both nightmarish and whimsical.

This review of Siesta (1987) was written by Rachel F on 18 Sep 2007.

Siesta has generally received mixed reviews.

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