Review of The Gift (2000) by Hiedi A — 05 Mar 2016

I thought this was a great movie! Suspenseful, eerie, and a mixture of southern mysticism and small town intrigue.

This review of The Gift (2000) was written by Hiedi A on 05 Mar 2016.

The Gift has generally received positive reviews.

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