Review of Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) by Stephen M — 27 Apr 2009

This movie doesn't do the movie poster justice.

This review of Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) was written by Stephen M on 27 Apr 2009.

Silent Night, Deadly Night has generally received mixed reviews.

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