Review of The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) by Jessica N — 26 Oct 2009

Great movie! Strange that it's based on a true story...but really well done!

This review of The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) was written by Jessica N on 26 Oct 2009.

The Ghost and the Darkness has generally received positive reviews.

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