Review of Toolbox Murders (2004) by Claire H — 01 Sep 2008

I give it an extra half of a star because Angela Bettis is in it.

This review of Toolbox Murders (2004) was written by Claire H on 01 Sep 2008.

Toolbox Murders has generally received mixed reviews.

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