Movie: The Royal Nightmare

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    The Royal Nightmare

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    This animated short tells a story of an Evil King, whose life is turned into a nightmare by a pilgrim who constantly reappears by the Royal Tower and totally ignores The King. Simplicity goes a long way in this short film.

  • Release Date

    2008-04-19

  • Average

    8.5

  • Rating:

    4.3 starts
  • Tagline

    it's a Black and White World after all.

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