Review of Housebound (2014) by Terry K — 19 Oct 2014

This was a surprisingly FANTASTIC movie! It's scary, funny, charming, and a definite "must-see" for any horror nut!

This review of Housebound (2014) was written by Terry K on 19 Oct 2014.

Housebound has generally received positive reviews.

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