Review of How to Be a Serial Killer (2009) by Jeff M — 29 Dec 2009

Its worth watching. Could have been funnier. Or gorier.

This review of How to Be a Serial Killer (2009) was written by Jeff M on 29 Dec 2009.

How to Be a Serial Killer has generally received mixed reviews.

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