Review of Dead of Winter (1987) by Keir D — 25 Feb 2006

McDowall is chilling and brilliant. I really love this movie.

This review of Dead of Winter (1987) was written by Keir D on 25 Feb 2006.

Dead of Winter has generally received mixed reviews.

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