Review of Dark Shadows (2012) by Stephanie R — 11 Oct 2014

Really blend.... Nothing caught my attention through the movie...rather watching some documentary instead of that. Tim burton have done better....

This review of Dark Shadows (2012) was written by Stephanie R on 11 Oct 2014.

Dark Shadows has generally received mixed reviews.

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