Review of Nightcrawler (2014) by Will E — 24 Jun 2015

A thrilling and unsettling experience, Nightcrawler shows a dark side of media in a fascinating way. Gyllenhaal's stellar performance hits the creepy mood home.

This review of Nightcrawler (2014) was written by Will E on 24 Jun 2015.

Nightcrawler has generally received very positive reviews.

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