Review of The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2006) by Lauren E — 27 Aug 2009

This movie bugged me. Or maybe it was Mr. Johnson; it's difficult to tell.

This review of The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2006) was written by Lauren E on 27 Aug 2009.

The Devil and Daniel Johnston has generally received very positive reviews.

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