Review of The Night of the Hunter (1955) by I Don't Know W — 30 Aug 2011

A down stream, fairytale nightmare. Genuinely creepy.

This review of The Night of the Hunter (1955) was written by I Don't Know W on 30 Aug 2011.

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

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