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Dark Mirror (2007)

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The story about a photographer who moves her family into a home filled with mirrors which seem to reflect a different reality.

IMDB Rating: 4.7

IMDB Votes: 2000

Genere: Horror, Thriller

Country: USA

Duration: 86 min

Plot tags: suspenseful, scary, atmospheric, serious, psychological, suspense, mind bending