Review of The Manchurian Candidate (2004) by Brian L — 06 Aug 2012

Haunting, to say the least. Very well done.

This review of The Manchurian Candidate (2004) was written by Brian L on 06 Aug 2012.

The Manchurian Candidate has generally received positive reviews.

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