Review of Starry Eyes (2014) by Carlos D — 24 Nov 2014

Hallucinating and brutal, what appears to be a predictable drama, turns into a violent, horrific and surreal experience not for the faint of heart.

This review of Starry Eyes (2014) was written by Carlos D on 24 Nov 2014.

Starry Eyes has generally received mixed reviews.

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