Review of The House of the Devil (2009) by James J — 14 Feb 2012

It was ok for a very B very retro 70's kind of horror.

This review of The House of the Devil (2009) was written by James J on 14 Feb 2012.

The House of the Devil has generally received positive reviews.

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