Review of The Houses October Built (2011) by Jason A — 30 Oct 2014

Using the found footage technique yet again is scarier than this film.

This review of The Houses October Built (2011) was written by Jason A on 30 Oct 2014.

The Houses October Built has generally received mixed reviews.

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