Review of Deathtrap (1982) by Shawna R — 03 Jun 2008

Outstanding performances and a superior story make this a great film.

This review of Deathtrap (1982) was written by Shawna R on 03 Jun 2008.

Deathtrap has generally received positive reviews.

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