Review of The Crucible (1996) by Victoria L — 27 Jun 2009

Winona Ryder was the evil witch. Intense & captivating.

This review of The Crucible (1996) was written by Victoria L on 27 Jun 2009.

The Crucible has generally received positive reviews.

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