Review of The Night Listener (2006) by Shane D — 25 Aug 2007

I was enthralled for the first half of this film...but it lost its way. Could have been a chilling classic!

This review of The Night Listener (2006) was written by Shane D on 25 Aug 2007.

The Night Listener has generally received mixed reviews.

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