Review of Dark Shadows (2012) by Eddie S — 13 Aug 2013

Great fun! Good thing it wasn't like the soap opera. That show was a snore fest!

This review of Dark Shadows (2012) was written by Eddie S on 13 Aug 2013.

Dark Shadows has generally received mixed reviews.

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