Review of Dreamcatcher (2003) by Simon R — 27 Mar 2009

Poor adaption to a great Stephen King novel.

This review of Dreamcatcher (2003) was written by Simon R on 27 Mar 2009.

Dreamcatcher has generally received mixed reviews.

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