Review of Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) by Jack P — 17 Dec 2007

Perfectly captures the pain and angst of adolescence and the longing of the central character to fit in. An underrated gem!

This review of Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) was written by Jack P on 17 Dec 2007.

Welcome to the Dollhouse has generally received very positive reviews.

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