Review of Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) by Lee M — 09 Nov 2007

Solondz observes all this activity from an objectifying distance, very much the anthropologist trekking through the heart of darkness.

This review of Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) was written by Lee M on 09 Nov 2007.

Welcome to the Dollhouse has generally received very positive reviews.

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