Review of The Devil's Business (2012) by Dean W — 17 Sep 2012

Really enjoyed this movie. Very Hitchcock-like. Suspenseful and full of anxiety, and creepy. Well done.

This review of The Devil's Business (2012) was written by Dean W on 17 Sep 2012.

The Devil's Business has generally received mixed reviews.

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