Review of The Night of the Hunter (1955) by Jim B — 30 Oct 2012

Mitchum is just creepy. Such an underappreciated actor.

This review of The Night of the Hunter (1955) was written by Jim B on 30 Oct 2012.

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

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