Review of Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) by Wendy F — 14 Nov 2007

Perhaps the best movie ever made on the pain of being in junior high.

This review of Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) was written by Wendy F on 14 Nov 2007.

Welcome to the Dollhouse has generally received very positive reviews.

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