Review of The Devil's Candy (2016) by David D — 22 Aug 2017

Surprisingly good! I went into it expecting little to nothing but was blown away. Relatable characters, driving story, no jump scares, just rock solid horror.

This review of The Devil's Candy (2016) was written by David D on 22 Aug 2017.

The Devil's Candy has generally received positive reviews.

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