Review of The Black Cauldron (1985) by Sean M — 14 Dec 2007

One of those sword and sorcery classics that you just can't ever find anymore! Where is this movie!? Stupid "Disney Vault".

This review of The Black Cauldron (1985) was written by Sean M on 14 Dec 2007.

The Black Cauldron has generally received mixed reviews.

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