Review of Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (1972) by Craig B — 09 Feb 2010

Total classic cheese! One of the best zombie films of the 70's.

This review of Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (1972) was written by Craig B on 09 Feb 2010.

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

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