Review of A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) by Callum C — 21 May 2014

Il Mio horror preferito in assoluto! senza se e senza ma!

This review of A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) was written by Callum C on 21 May 2014.

A Nightmare on Elm Street has generally received very positive reviews.

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