Review of Undertow (1996) by Leslie A — 21 Jun 2008

One of the most haunting movies I have ever seen.

This review of Undertow (1996) was written by Leslie A on 21 Jun 2008.

Undertow has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Younis D (6) on 06 Oct 2009

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A strange mixture of road movie and old testament melodrama served up with an eye for southern gothic cliches and mtv art directed junkyards,…

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By Barry T (888) on 02 Dec 2010

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