Review of Dead Calm (1989) by Eric L — 19 Mar 2008

I hate the popcorn ending, but everything that precedes it is absolute suspensful bliss. Billy Zane is incredible.

This review of Dead Calm (1989) was written by Eric L on 19 Mar 2008.

Dead Calm has generally received positive reviews.

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