Review of Happy Birthday to Me (1981) by Chris G — 11 Apr 2009

It's a terrible 80s slasher flick: over the top, poorly acted, and fairly twisted. Loved it.

This review of Happy Birthday to Me (1981) was written by Chris G on 11 Apr 2009.

Happy Birthday to Me has generally received mixed reviews.

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