Review of The Spanish Prisoner (1997) by Meg J — 21 Mar 2008

This movie reminded me a lot of The Following except it was much more inconsistent...

This review of The Spanish Prisoner (1997) was written by Meg J on 21 Mar 2008.

The Spanish Prisoner has generally received positive reviews.

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