Review of The Alphabet Killer (2008) by Mattias L — 22 May 2009

This movie was extremely boring and had no redeeming qualities about it. Stay far away!

This review of The Alphabet Killer (2008) was written by Mattias L on 22 May 2009.

The Alphabet Killer has generally received mixed reviews.

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