Review of The Night Listener (2006) by Susan H — 02 Sep 2007

Love Toni Collete & of course versatile Robin Williams. An ineteresting psychological thriller.

This review of The Night Listener (2006) was written by Susan H on 02 Sep 2007.

The Night Listener has generally received mixed reviews.

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