Review of Wild Things (1998) by Patricia R — 31 Mar 2008

Very compelling in all it's twisted glory. Great plot twists.

This review of Wild Things (1998) was written by Patricia R on 31 Mar 2008.

Wild Things has generally received positive reviews.

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