Review of Shadow of the Vampire (2000) by Ross D — 07 Apr 2008

You have to see Nosferatu first to get this flick....there are three lines that are beyond hilarious.....Dafoe IS the movie!

This review of Shadow of the Vampire (2000) was written by Ross D on 07 Apr 2008.

Shadow of the Vampire has generally received positive reviews.

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