Review of Room 237 (2012) by Stacie B — 09 Oct 2013

I started watching this and got bored within the first 15 minutes it's such a reach...

This review of Room 237 (2012) was written by Stacie B on 09 Oct 2013.

Room 237 has generally received positive reviews.

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