Review of The Night of the Hunter (1955) by Christopher L — 04 Feb 2016

A gorgeously photographed clunker. Its "classic" status baffles me. Some good sequences, though.

This review of The Night of the Hunter (1955) was written by Christopher L on 04 Feb 2016.

The Night of the Hunter has generally received very positive reviews.

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