Review of Stoker (2013) by Michael H — 30 Aug 2013

This walked a line of brilliance and terrible-ness, AND SUCCEEDED.

This review of Stoker (2013) was written by Michael H on 30 Aug 2013.

Stoker has generally received positive reviews.

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