Review of Shadow of the Vampire (2000) by Ripö M — 07 Apr 2010

Slithery, seductively sly chamber horror with career-best performances is as haunting and glacially chilling as its source. Deliciously macabre.

This review of Shadow of the Vampire (2000) was written by Ripö M on 07 Apr 2010.

Shadow of the Vampire has generally received positive reviews.

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