Review of The Neon Demon (2016) by Carlos M — 04 Aug 2016

Stunning, hypnotic and intoxicating, The Neon Demon is, however, a mess without structure, devoid of meaning and with no idea how to end. Full review on filmotrope. com.

This review of The Neon Demon (2016) was written by Carlos M on 04 Aug 2016.

The Neon Demon has generally received mixed reviews.

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