Review of A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) by Lev N — 05 Oct 2013

Didn't hate this one as much as I thought I would. There were elements that I really did like ... as well as elements I hated.

This review of A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) was written by Lev N on 05 Oct 2013.

A Nightmare on Elm Street has generally received mixed reviews.

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