Review of Repentance (2014) by Joetaeb D — 31 May 2015

Dull and uninvolving, Repentance wastes it's strong cast and creepy atmosphere in a insipid retread of every cliche and trope involved with psychological horrors.

This review of Repentance (2014) was written by Joetaeb D on 31 May 2015.

Repentance has generally received mixed reviews.

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