Review of The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2006) by Lucy Z — 06 Apr 2006

Nahh a scary cartoon NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This review of The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2006) was written by Lucy Z on 06 Apr 2006.

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

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