Review of Copycat (1995) by Tim D — 19 Mar 2008

Creep thriller with excellent work from Hunter and Weaver and a bleak, scary atmosphere.

This review of Copycat (1995) was written by Tim D on 19 Mar 2008.

Copycat has generally received positive reviews.

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