Review of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) by Alaina B — 06 Aug 2010

This is a great movie. I can't wait for the next one.

This review of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) was written by Alaina B on 06 Aug 2010.

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

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