Review of Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) by Jennie F — 09 Oct 2007

Well of course its still discusting, and ok. But not as good as the first one. One was sort of... enough.

This review of Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) was written by Jennie F on 09 Oct 2007.

Exorcist: The Beginning has generally received mixed reviews.

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