Review of Room 237 (2012) by Graham Young for Birmingham Mail — 09 Nov 2012

Wow... The Shining just got ten times better!

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This review of Room 237 (2012) was written by Graham Young and published by Birmingham Mail on 09 Nov 2012.

Room 237 has generally received positive reviews.

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