Review of Shadow of the Vampire (2000) by Dustin P — 14 Sep 2013

Great acting from William Defoe and directing brings you in cant keep my eyes off it.

This review of Shadow of the Vampire (2000) was written by Dustin P on 14 Sep 2013.

Shadow of the Vampire has generally received positive reviews.

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