Review of The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) by Daniel C — 09 Oct 2009

For some reason not as good as I remember it being.

This review of The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) was written by Daniel C on 09 Oct 2009.

The Ghost and the Darkness has generally received positive reviews.

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