Review of Dark Shadows (2012) by Jack K — 22 Mar 2013

Great 1960's rock soundtrack including a performance of my favorite Alice Cooper song.

This review of Dark Shadows (2012) was written by Jack K on 22 Mar 2013.

Dark Shadows has generally received mixed reviews.

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