Review of The House of the Devil (2009) by Kal B — 26 Aug 2010

A retro joy. A slow build and great 80s vibe followed up with some effective scares and a bucket of gore. Lovely.

This review of The House of the Devil (2009) was written by Kal B on 26 Aug 2010.

The House of the Devil has generally received positive reviews.

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