Review of Dark Skies (2013) by Joe A — 28 May 2013

I was sufficiently creeped out. Really liked it, interesting stuff.

This review of Dark Skies (2013) was written by Joe A on 28 May 2013.

Dark Skies has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Nick S (1,027) on 02 Apr 2017

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