Review of The Devil Inside (2012) by Anthony T — 11 Jun 2012

Better than I expected, but rife with flaws...especially poor shot logistics for a "found footage" film.

This review of The Devil Inside (2012) was written by Anthony T on 11 Jun 2012.

The Devil Inside has generally received negative reviews.

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