Review of The Killing Fields (1984) by Rebecca S — 16 Nov 2007

Haunting. First saw it when I was about 16 ...was the first ever movie that left me feeling numb ...left me thinking ...and thinking. Exceptional film.

This review of The Killing Fields (1984) was written by Rebecca S on 16 Nov 2007.

The Killing Fields has generally received very positive reviews.

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