Review of The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) by Dan M — 12 Oct 2014

Genius stop-motion fantasy land with an absolutely enchanting soundtrack. The visual effect is still spectacular 20 years later!

This review of The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) was written by Dan M on 12 Oct 2014.

The Nightmare Before Christmas has generally received very positive reviews.

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