Review of Paperhouse (1988) by Adam K — 24 Dec 2013

A real sleeper: charming, scary, enthralling,.

This review of Paperhouse (1988) was written by Adam K on 24 Dec 2013.

Paperhouse has generally received positive reviews.

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A drawing that became a dream. A dream that became reality. I think there is a tiny bit of a message hidden in a movie…

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By Ryan V (1,568) on 19 Aug 2011

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By Filmgrinder S (1,010) on 30 Sep 2011

This movie works in such a slow pace and is so unpredictable it genuinely involves the viewer to be just as entranced and frightened as the…

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By Will T (444) on 27 Oct 2010

This is a very effective psychological drama that deserves to be better known…

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By Jack H (826) on 27 Oct 2011

A forgotten classic from childhood still holds up and adds even more substance in modern times…

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By Barry L (336) on 09 Apr 2009

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