Review of Hurt (2018) by Adam Patterson for Film Pulse — 20 Nov 2018

A slow-burn slasher that doesn't amount to much.

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This review of Hurt (2018) was written by Adam Patterson and published by Film Pulse on 20 Nov 2018.

Hurt has generally received negative reviews.

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