Review of The House of the Devil (2009) by Ryan P — 16 Jan 2013

One of the best modern horror flicks I've seen.

This review of The House of the Devil (2009) was written by Ryan P on 16 Jan 2013.

The House of the Devil has generally received positive reviews.

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