Review of Toolbox Murders (2004) by Hobie P — 02 Apr 2012

Fails to live up to the original and the plotline was just poor on every level.

This review of Toolbox Murders (2004) was written by Hobie P on 02 Apr 2012.

Toolbox Murders has generally received mixed reviews.

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