Review of The Handmaiden (2016) by Akthabeast — 26 Aug 2018

This movie is perverted and classy at the same time with plot points that are predictable for some but unpredictable for most.

This review of The Handmaiden (2016) was written by Akthabeast on 26 August 2018.

The Handmaiden has generally received very positive reviews.

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