Review of Violent Midnight (1963) by Jason C — 02 Jul 2013

Unusually risque and violent for its day; the sleaze factor detracts, however, from what little plot there is.

This review of Violent Midnight (1963) was written by Jason C on 02 Jul 2013.

Violent Midnight has generally received mixed reviews.

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