Review of Vacancy (2007) by Alexandre C — 12 Oct 2011

Saw parts of it, entertaining to say the least.

This review of Vacancy (2007) was written by Alexandre C on 12 Oct 2011.

Vacancy has generally received mixed reviews.

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