Review of The House of the Devil (2009) by Clay W — 16 Jun 2012

It's totally 80s horror goodness, without the whole nostalgia-raping hollywood agenda.

This review of The House of the Devil (2009) was written by Clay W on 16 Jun 2012.

The House of the Devil has generally received positive reviews.

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