Review of Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (1972) by Jennifer J — 15 May 2007

Bellbottoms and zombies. you cant beat it.

Plus the gypsy looking woman is kind of hot.

This review of Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (1972) was written by Jennifer J on 15 May 2007.

Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things has generally received mixed reviews.

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