Review of Dark Shadows (2012) by Frances H — 08 Jun 2013

I expected more in a Tim Burton/Johnny Depp film. All the best stuff was in the trailer.

This review of Dark Shadows (2012) was written by Frances H on 08 Jun 2013.

Dark Shadows has generally received mixed reviews.

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