Review of Dreamcatcher (2003) by Tristan T — 22 Jun 2012

One of King's best books for years and the director - the normally reliable Kasdan - manages to balls it up. A pity.

This review of Dreamcatcher (2003) was written by Tristan T on 22 Jun 2012.

Dreamcatcher has generally received mixed reviews.

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