Review of Hobo with a Shotgun (2011) by Anthony A — 19 Dec 2013

As a fan of the Grindhouse films, this one fits into the canon just as well as Machete.

This review of Hobo with a Shotgun (2011) was written by Anthony A on 19 Dec 2013.

Hobo with a Shotgun has generally received positive reviews.

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