Review of Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) by Rachel B — 27 Dec 2007

This movie is truly creepy and riveting. It is a most see for every film lover.

This review of Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) was written by Rachel B on 27 Dec 2007.

Welcome to the Dollhouse has generally received very positive reviews.

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