Review of Dark Shadows (2012) by Shannyn F — 22 Apr 2013

Hilarious version of the wonderful classic. Not the same, but amazing in what it was. Loved it!

This review of Dark Shadows (2012) was written by Shannyn F on 22 Apr 2013.

Dark Shadows has generally received mixed reviews.

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