Review of Gothika (2003) by Garance K — 07 Oct 2008

A film that takes itself waaaaayyyyy too seriously.

This review of Gothika (2003) was written by Garance K on 07 Oct 2008.

Gothika has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Francisco S (456) on 04 Aug 2014

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By Andy F (912) on 21 Nov 2018

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By Stephen J (447) on 27 Dec 2014

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By Chris Kaltenbach (562) for Baltimore Sun (1,823) on 09 Sep 2015

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