Review of Very Bad Things (1998) by Alexander C — 20 Nov 2012

One of the very worst of 1998. Not funny, not entertaining, just vapid, shallow nothingness with a cruel spirit.

This review of Very Bad Things (1998) was written by Alexander C on 20 Nov 2012.

Very Bad Things has generally received mixed reviews.

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