Review of The Abandoned (2006) by Massimo C — 23 Aug 2007

I was really hyped up about the after dark films, but from what Ive seen so far, the Hamiltons is the onli proper decent one Ive seen, shud I be put off watching the others?

This review of The Abandoned (2006) was written by Massimo C on 23 Aug 2007.

The Abandoned has generally received mixed reviews.

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