Review of Dread (2009) by Rosemarie S — 25 Apr 2010

Very good horror movie, a bit strange, but yet so cruel!

This film is from 2009, not 1999!

This review of Dread (2009) was written by Rosemarie S on 25 Apr 2010.

Dread has generally received mixed reviews.

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