Review of Sunset Boulevard (1950) by Lanfranco C — 19 Feb 2017

I really enjoyed this but found myself wishing Hitchcock had directed it so they could have leaned into the menace more.

This review of Sunset Boulevard (1950) was written by Lanfranco C on 19 Feb 2017.

Sunset Boulevard has generally received very positive reviews.

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