Review of The House of the Devil (2009) by Liam M — 02 Jan 2016

A modern horror classic. Ti West just solidified himself as the one to watch in this jaded, bloodied genre.

This review of The House of the Devil (2009) was written by Liam M on 02 Jan 2016.

The House of the Devil has generally received positive reviews.

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