Review of Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) by Bo K — 03 Oct 2007

My favorite B movie of all time.

Check out the sequel - also enjoyable on the 'watching a train wreck' level.

PUNISH!

This review of Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) was written by Bo K on 03 Oct 2007.

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