Review of Pray the Devil Back to Hell (2008) by Timothy F — 25 Jan 2010

Great movie, a real testament to what women can accomplish.

This review of Pray the Devil Back to Hell (2008) was written by Timothy F on 25 Jan 2010.

Pray the Devil Back to Hell has generally received very positive reviews.

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