Review of Sightseers (2012) by Daniel S — 28 Jun 2014

Very dark and deeply disturbing juxtaposed with silliness.

This review of Sightseers (2012) was written by Daniel S on 28 Jun 2014.

Sightseers has generally received positive reviews.

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