Review of Post Tenebras Lux (2012) by David L — 14 Aug 2015

If anyone has any idea of the STORY behind this movie, please share. I have absolutely no clue. Great cinematography but where is the story? Painfully slow to watch and I couldn't wait for it to end.

This review of Post Tenebras Lux (2012) was written by David L on 14 Aug 2015.

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