Review of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) by Dave C — 09 Jan 2012

Not much to hold up here as either worthwhile entertainment or an example of good film making.

This review of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) was written by Dave C on 09 Jan 2012.

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

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