Review of The Pledge (2001) by Ken Fox for TV Guide — 19 Jan 2001

Smart, somber, characteristically understated and altogether chilling.

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This review of The Pledge (2001) was written by Ken Fox and published by TV Guide on 19 Jan 2001.

The Pledge has generally received positive reviews.

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