Review of Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) by Roger K — 13 Nov 2007

An indie classic. so twisted and uncomfortable. I loved it.

This review of Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) was written by Roger K on 13 Nov 2007.

Welcome to the Dollhouse has generally received very positive reviews.

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