Review of Rites of Spring (2012) by Katrina C — 21 Jul 2012

Interesting melding of two stories that collide with each other. The result was an above average horror slasher movie but only just.

This review of Rites of Spring (2012) was written by Katrina C on 21 Jul 2012.

Rites of Spring has generally received negative reviews.

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