Review of The Pledge (2001) by Nikki L — 30 Mar 2006

Wow. very bad ending also...

Kinda of spooky.

This review of The Pledge (2001) was written by Nikki L on 30 Mar 2006.

The Pledge has generally received positive reviews.

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