Review of Surveillance (2008) by Rob D — 22 Aug 2009

Twisted and coherent, Jennifer Lynch surprises with this unsettling and refreshing small-town mystery.

This review of Surveillance (2008) was written by Rob D on 22 Aug 2009.

Surveillance has generally received mixed reviews.

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