Review of The Night of the Hunter (1955) by Luis C — 07 Mar 2011

With an outstanding performance from Robert Mitchum, Night of the Hunter is a timeless classic with timeless chills.

This review of The Night of the Hunter (1955) was written by Luis C on 07 Mar 2011.

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

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