The Royal Nightmare

The Royal Nightmare
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Overview
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 startsTagline
it's a Black and White World after all.
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