Review of The Orphanage (2007) by Jordan C — 17 Jun 2012

Got to see this in a private screening, it is amazing, a creepy thriller, pans labyrinth beats it, but this is still just great.

This review of The Orphanage (2007) was written by Jordan C on 17 Jun 2012.

The Orphanage has generally received very positive reviews.

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