Review of Hobo with a Shotgun (2007) by Alexander Z — 10 Sep 2011

Bloody, gory, sinister and just plain weird!!

This review of Hobo with a Shotgun (2007) was written by Alexander Z on 10 Sep 2011.

Hobo with a Shotgun has generally received positive reviews.

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An underrated Grindhouse film that really kicks ass. And it is UBER-Violent! Rutger Hauer is a badass…

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