Review of The House of the Devil (2009) by Brad T — 19 Oct 2012

FanF'nTastic!!! This is how horror movies once were, & should be again!!!!

This review of The House of the Devil (2009) was written by Brad T on 19 Oct 2012.

The House of the Devil has generally received positive reviews.

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