Review of Dark Shadows (2012) by Drew A — 26 Nov 2014

Saved by the girls. Eva Michelle Marvellous.

This review of Dark Shadows (2012) was written by Drew A on 26 Nov 2014.

Dark Shadows has generally received mixed reviews.

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