Review of Turistas (2006) by Jessica B — 28 Jan 2009

More entertaining than your average cheap horror flick. Stuck it out to the end with ease.

This review of Turistas (2006) was written by Jessica B on 28 Jan 2009.

Turistas has generally received mixed reviews.

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