Review of Doctor Sleep (2002) by Alysse D — 15 Sep 2007

Rather rote supernatural serial-killer stuff. Fiona Shaw is effectively creepy, at least.

This review of Doctor Sleep (2002) was written by Alysse D on 15 Sep 2007.

Doctor Sleep has generally received mixed reviews.

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