Review of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) by Junsern J — 18 Mar 2012

John c was good like always. decent story, needed to flow better.

This review of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) was written by Junsern J on 18 Mar 2012.

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

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