Review of Very Bad Things (1998) by Itan T — 20 Sep 2007

I like dark comedies but this one wasn't that funny.

This review of Very Bad Things (1998) was written by Itan T on 20 Sep 2007.

Very Bad Things has generally received mixed reviews.

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