Review of Paperhouse (1988) by Courtney T — 28 Mar 2008

Fantastic. A little bit creepy in places. First watched it when I was 9 and loved it ever since.

This review of Paperhouse (1988) was written by Courtney T on 28 Mar 2008.

Paperhouse has generally received positive reviews.

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