Review of The Manor (2021) by Kellygaudreau — 08 Nov 2021

The scares are not 100% there but it still has a great feel to it as a horror movie. I did have trouble with trying to visualize the actors as residents of a nursing home, however.

This review of The Manor (2021) was written by Kellygaudreau on 08 Nov 2021.

The Manor has generally received mixed reviews.

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