Review of Paperhouse (1988) by Kevin H — 03 Jan 2019

A fascinating film which then kind of goes overboard but still worth watching.

This review of Paperhouse (1988) was written by Kevin H on 03 Jan 2019.

Paperhouse has generally received positive reviews.

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