Review of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) by John S — 14 Jan 2013

The absolute best horror musical about a barber I've ever seen!

This review of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) was written by John S on 14 Jan 2013.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has generally received very positive reviews.

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