Review of Dreamcatcher (2003) by Brett B — 26 Sep 2009

A near-total bastardization of King's novel. Unintentionally hilarious, with some truly awful acting. What happened to Kasdan?

This review of Dreamcatcher (2003) was written by Brett B on 26 Sep 2009.

Dreamcatcher has generally received mixed reviews.

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