Review of Secret Beyond the Door (1947) by Jimbo S — 08 Sep 2007

Intriguing, but I'd recommend watching Rebecca instead. Rebecca is very similar but a bit better.

This review of Secret Beyond the Door (1947) was written by Jimbo S on 08 Sep 2007.

Secret Beyond the Door has generally received positive reviews.

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