Review of Jacob's Ladder (1990) by Brandon M — 19 Oct 2010

This is how a psychological horror film is done.

This review of Jacob's Ladder (1990) was written by Brandon M on 19 Oct 2010.

Jacob's Ladder has generally received positive reviews.

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