Review of Shadow of the Vampire (2000) by Mac B — 27 Mar 2009

I increasingly like John Malkovich. Willem Dafoe was great as Max Schrek.

This review of Shadow of the Vampire (2000) was written by Mac B on 27 Mar 2009.

Shadow of the Vampire has generally received positive reviews.

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