Review of The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) by Michelle L — 17 Sep 2013

I love this movie. It is for a select audience but its positively wonderful to me. Viva Jack!

This review of The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) was written by Michelle L on 17 Sep 2013.

The Nightmare Before Christmas has generally received very positive reviews.

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