Review of Village of the Damned (1995) by Stacie R — 26 Dec 2007

Pretty good classic horror movie. Go Kirstie Alley for not being in something totally horrendous.

This review of Village of the Damned (1995) was written by Stacie R on 26 Dec 2007.

Village of the Damned has generally received mixed reviews.

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