Review of The Manchurian Candidate (1962) by Matthew C — 15 Jan 2008

A creepy psychological thriller. It plays with your mind and keeps you on edge.

This review of The Manchurian Candidate (1962) was written by Matthew C on 15 Jan 2008.

The Manchurian Candidate has generally received very positive reviews.

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