Review of Murder by Death (1976) by Tony B — 17 Jan 2008

I love Truman lisping "Someone in theees house ees a MUR-DER-ER!".

This review of Murder by Death (1976) was written by Tony B on 17 Jan 2008.

Murder by Death has generally received positive reviews.

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