Review of I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House (2016) by Drake G — 30 Dec 2017

Haunting and refreshingly devoid of cheap scares.

This review of I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House (2016) was written by Drake G on 30 Dec 2017.

I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House has generally received mixed reviews.

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