Review of Dark Shadows (2012) by Julia N — 26 May 2013

I adore this film. This is the Tim Burton I have been missing.

This review of Dark Shadows (2012) was written by Julia N on 26 May 2013.

Dark Shadows has generally received mixed reviews.

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