Review of The Orphanage (2007) by Kev R — 18 May 2015

Una buena historia de terrror con un trasfondo dramatico. Me encanto mucho la actuacion de Belen Rueda.

This review of The Orphanage (2007) was written by Kev R on 18 May 2015.

The Orphanage has generally received very positive reviews.

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