Review of The Neon Demon (2016) by Brian K — 25 Jun 2016

I feel like I've been hypnotized. Visually stunning with a soundtrack to match and some disturbing scenes to top it off. I can't wait to see it again.

This review of The Neon Demon (2016) was written by Brian K on 25 Jun 2016.

The Neon Demon has generally received mixed reviews.

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