Review of A Stranger Is Watching (1982) by Spookie M — 25 Aug 2009

Sean S Cunnigham's follow-up to Friday the 13th is a fairly atmospheric suspense film.

This review of A Stranger Is Watching (1982) was written by Spookie M on 25 Aug 2009.

A Stranger Is Watching has generally received negative reviews.

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