Review of They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) by Steven B — 18 Nov 2009

Unlike anything I've ever seen. Suspenseful, eerie stuff.

This review of They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) was written by Steven B on 18 Nov 2009.

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? has generally received very positive reviews.

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