Review of Prisoners (2013) by Thomas-Dexter P — 16 Aug 2014

Cruel, exciting, interesting, confusing, compelling. A brilliant Thriller.

This review of Prisoners (2013) was written by Thomas-Dexter P on 16 Aug 2014.

Prisoners has generally received very positive reviews.

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