Review of signs (2014) by Shaun S — 25 Jun 2015

Effective - Principally due to well-done atmospheric building.

This review of signs (2014) was written by Shaun S on 25 Jun 2015.

signs has generally received positive reviews.

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By Thomas B (1,990) on 21 Jul 2016

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By Gabriel M (260) on 29 Nov 2016

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By Darrion D (3) on 28 May 2017

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By Fernando C (431) on 07 Jul 2016

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By Jeffrey O (52) on 05 Apr 2018

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By Jarrin R (161) on 19 Jun 2016

M. Night scores with this film, it breathes eerie tension. It still gets me each time I see it, I am on the edge of my seat…

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