Review of Madhouse (1974) by Paula B — 19 Apr 2012

Vincent Price and Peter Cushing...wow, haha.

This review of Madhouse (1974) was written by Paula B on 19 Apr 2012.

Madhouse has generally received mixed reviews.

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