Review of The House of the Devil (2009) by Chillindylan G — 13 Feb 2015

Classic horror. It's all about the anticipation.

This review of The House of the Devil (2009) was written by Chillindylan G on 13 Feb 2015.

The House of the Devil has generally received positive reviews.

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