Review of Prisoners (2013) by Jesse L — 30 Sep 2014

Slightly foreseeable ending aside, it's quite a chilling film.

This review of Prisoners (2013) was written by Jesse L on 30 Sep 2014.

Prisoners has generally received very positive reviews.

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