Review of Housebound (2000) by Pj E — 23 Aug 2015

A fantastic film! A wonderful ghost story with a twist that also provides many laugh out loud moments.

This review of Housebound (2000) was written by Pj E on 23 Aug 2015.

Housebound has generally received positive reviews.

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