Review of The Body Snatcher (1945) by Bob W — 26 Jan 2008

This movie is freakin' awesome. Karloff at his best after he is older and of course th elovely Henry Daniell at his top as well as Doctor MacFarlane.

This review of The Body Snatcher (1945) was written by Bob W on 26 Jan 2008.

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