Review of The House of the Devil (2009) by Dustin N — 12 May 2015

In a word - creepy. In more words, harrowingly horrifyingly creepy.

This review of The House of the Devil (2009) was written by Dustin N on 12 May 2015.

The House of the Devil has generally received positive reviews.

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