Review of In the Electric Mist (2009) by Kelly E — 16 Apr 2009

Quite a good movie with an excellent performance of Tommy Lee Jones. I liked this unusual thriller because of its slow pace which is part of Louisiana...

This review of In the Electric Mist (2009) was written by Kelly E on 16 Apr 2009.

In the Electric Mist has generally received mixed reviews.

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