Review of Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) by Danny H — 15 Jun 2008

Just because Ralphie's a faggot doesn't mean he's an asshole.

This review of Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) was written by Danny H on 15 Jun 2008.

Welcome to the Dollhouse has generally received very positive reviews.

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