Review of The Stepford Wives (1975) by Tyranian — 13 Apr 2019

Super weird and disconcerting but not totally unenjoyable, the acting is solid.

This review of The Stepford Wives (1975) was written by Tyranian on 13 Apr 2019.

The Stepford Wives has generally received positive reviews.

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