Review of The Transfiguration (2016) by Billy S — 20 Jan 2018

A solid piece of horror with much more lurking underneath. Truly terrifing in every sense.

This review of The Transfiguration (2016) was written by Billy S on 20 Jan 2018.

The Transfiguration has generally received mixed reviews.

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