Review of Shadow of the Vampire (2000) by Colin B — 14 Aug 2008

A brilliant and very quirky film. Defoe and Malkovich for the win.

This review of Shadow of the Vampire (2000) was written by Colin B on 14 Aug 2008.

Shadow of the Vampire has generally received positive reviews.

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