Review of In the Mouth of Madness (1995) by Jamie B — 29 May 2008

Love this film its really wierd and right up my street.

This review of In the Mouth of Madness (1995) was written by Jamie B on 29 May 2008.

In the Mouth of Madness has generally received positive reviews.

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