Review of The House of the Devil (2009) by Paul V — 11 Jun 2010

Amazing retro-80's horror. Highly recommended.

This review of The House of the Devil (2009) was written by Paul V on 11 Jun 2010.

The House of the Devil has generally received positive reviews.

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