Review of The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) by Brett B — 24 Mar 2013

Looks scary, I want to see it, but it looks creepy.

This review of The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) was written by Brett B on 24 Mar 2013.

The Haunting in Connecticut has generally received mixed reviews.

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