Review of Dark Shadows (2012) by Hannah K — 31 Oct 2016

Really good movie. Jonny Depp is hot as a vampire.

This review of Dark Shadows (2012) was written by Hannah K on 31 Oct 2016.

Dark Shadows has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Isaac J (217) on 09 Jul 2016

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