Review of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) by Chris B — 20 Aug 2018

Extremely corny. Acting is OK. Effects are OK. Plot is ehhh.

This review of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) was written by Chris B on 20 Aug 2018.

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant has generally received mixed reviews.

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