Review of The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) by Achal M — 25 Oct 2012

Great fantastical tale of two holidays. Also I can't get the music out of my head.

This review of The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) was written by Achal M on 25 Oct 2012.

The Nightmare Before Christmas has generally received very positive reviews.

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