Review of The Tie That Binds (1995) by Dannielle A — 06 Mar 2009

A fairly predictable thriller yet still pretty good. I closed my eyes twice!

This review of The Tie That Binds (1995) was written by Dannielle A on 06 Mar 2009.

The Tie That Binds has generally received mixed reviews.

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