Review of The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) by Shamith G — 15 Nov 2013

Magnificently Picturised one hell of a Roaring Thriller...

This review of The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) was written by Shamith G on 15 Nov 2013.

The Ghost and the Darkness has generally received positive reviews.

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