Review of The Baby of Mâcon (1993) by Anthony S — 30 Sep 2007

Outrageously and purposefully provocative. Bizarre, brilliant, horrifying.

This review of The Baby of Mâcon (1993) was written by Anthony S on 30 Sep 2007.

The Baby of Mâcon has generally received positive reviews.

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July'07. WOOOOOOOOW. Now, this was quite something. I guess you have to read the reviews online, for I cannot find the words to describe it…

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