Review of Stonehearst Asylum (2014) by Sandra A — 24 Aug 2016

Very witty dark humor comedy based on an Edgar Allen Poe short story.Highly entertaining with a superb cast.

This review of Stonehearst Asylum (2014) was written by Sandra A on 24 Aug 2016.

Stonehearst Asylum has generally received positive reviews.

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