Review of Dark Shadows (2012) by Enrique M — 21 Dec 2013

Not as good as the series but still good for a remake.

This review of Dark Shadows (2012) was written by Enrique M on 21 Dec 2013.

Dark Shadows has generally received mixed reviews.

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