Review of Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) by Kyle S — 19 Oct 2007

Middle school at its cruelest (and funniest).

This review of Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) was written by Kyle S on 19 Oct 2007.

Welcome to the Dollhouse has generally received very positive reviews.

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