Review of The Skeleton Key (2005) by Forrest E — 10 Sep 2012

Really good... but it 'could've been way scarier.

This review of The Skeleton Key (2005) was written by Forrest E on 10 Sep 2012.

The Skeleton Key has generally received positive reviews.

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