Review of Edge of Darkness (2010) by Mark D — 18 Apr 2011

Brilliant story, with macabre sense of terror, loved each frame of it, loved the ending scene very much!

This review of Edge of Darkness (2010) was written by Mark D on 18 Apr 2011.

Edge of Darkness has generally received mixed reviews.

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