Review of Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) by Eric R — 15 Nov 2007

I enjoyed it. Could it be better? Yes. It left me wanting more from it.

This review of Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) was written by Eric R on 15 Nov 2007.

Something Wicked This Way Comes has generally received positive reviews.

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