Review of Very Bad Things (1998) by Iain S — 12 Nov 2007

Almost suffocatingly mean spirited but it manages to walk the line and stay funny throughout. Slater plays smarm to perfection.

This review of Very Bad Things (1998) was written by Iain S on 12 Nov 2007.

Very Bad Things has generally received mixed reviews.

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