Review of What Have I Done to Deserve This? (1984) by Fil A — 16 Sep 2007

Very dark, but the coolest grandma in cinematic history. FACT.

This review of What Have I Done to Deserve This? (1984) was written by Fil A on 16 Sep 2007.

What Have I Done to Deserve This? has generally received positive reviews.

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