Review of The Mothman Prophecies (2002) by Adam S — 11 Jul 2011

Pretty silly and over-dramatic. No, I can't take this seriously.

This review of The Mothman Prophecies (2002) was written by Adam S on 11 Jul 2011.

The Mothman Prophecies has generally received positive reviews.

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