Review of The Lawnmower Man (1992) by Jesse C — 20 Sep 2015

Don't waste your time, has absolutely nothing to do with King's short story.

This review of The Lawnmower Man (1992) was written by Jesse C on 20 Sep 2015.

The Lawnmower Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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