Review of Apt Pupil (1998) by Kim Newman for Empire — 30 Apr 2006
Not all the plot developments ring true, but moments carry a real chill - even in a coma, McKellen can terrify a fellow patient almost to death - and it has more than enough thought-provoking material to command your interest.
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This review of Apt Pupil (1998) was written by Kim Newman and published by Empire on 30 Apr 2006.
Apt Pupil has generally received mixed reviews.
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