Review of The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) by El I — 30 Jan 2008

Nothing more scarier than being hunted by a 500lb cat.

This review of The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) was written by El I on 30 Jan 2008.

The Ghost and the Darkness has generally received positive reviews.

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