Review of The Big Doll House (1971) by Niklas S — 19 Aug 2011

It's actually not a horrible movie. You would think so but then you would be wrong. Yes there's nudity and violence but beyond that there's something more.

This review of The Big Doll House (1971) was written by Niklas S on 19 Aug 2011.

The Big Doll House has generally received mixed reviews.

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