Review of The Perfect Host (2010) by Justin W — 29 Aug 2011

Liked it for a random movie pick. Hyde Pierce plays a cunning little sucker in this one with a dark side.

This review of The Perfect Host (2010) was written by Justin W on 29 Aug 2011.

The Perfect Host has generally received mixed reviews.

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