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Tim Burton's the Nightmare Before Christmas

Tim Burton's the Nightmare Before Christmas

1993Movie⏱️ 1h 16mPGπŸ† #450 Top Rated
AnimationAdventureFamilyFantasyMusical
⭐ 7.9
IMDB Rating
408,018 votes

Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.

Director
Henry Selick
Writers
Caroline Thompson, Michael McDowell, Tim Burton
Stars
Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara
Release Date
October 29, 1993
Language
English
Country
United States
πŸ† 7
Wins
🎯 17
Nominations
πŸ’¬ 711
Reviews
πŸ“‹ 254K
Watchlists
πŸ“½οΈ View on IMDB

🎭 Top Cast

Danny Elfman
Danny Elfman
as Jack Skellington - Singing Voice
Chris Sarandon
Chris Sarandon
as Jack Skellington
Catherine O'Hara
Catherine O'Hara
as Sally
William Hickey
William Hickey
as Dr. Finkelstein
Glenn Shadix
Glenn Shadix
as Mayor
Paul Reubens
Paul Reubens
as Lock
Ken Page
Ken Page
as Oogie Boogie
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Edward Ivory
as Santa
πŸ‘€
Susan McBride
as Big Witch
πŸ‘€
Debi Durst
as Corpse Kid

πŸ’° Box Office

$108,777,663
Worldwide Gross
$94,707,435
Domestic Gross
$191,232
Opening Weekend

🎬 Technical Specs

Sound
Dolby Stereo
Color
Color
Filming Location
Skellington Productions - 375 7th Street, San Francisco, California, USA
Production
Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Tim Burton Productions

🏷️ Keywords

halloweenchristmasstop motion animationholidaymayor

🎯 Categories

Dark ComedyDark FantasyFairy TaleHoliday AnimationHoliday FamilyStop Motion AnimationSupernatural FantasyAdventureAnimationFamily

⭐ Featured Review

One of the most memorable holiday classics of all time. A visual masterpiece. ***1/2 out of ****.
by Movie-12 β€’ 2000-03-14
9/10

"THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS / (1993) ***1/2 Starring the voices of: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, Ken Page, Ed Ivory, and William Hickey Directed by Henry Celiac. Written by Michael McDowell. Running time: 76 minutes. Rated PG (for horrific images and some animated violence). Tim Burton seems like the only being on the planet who could come with characters such as the ones found in "The Nightmare Before Christmas." The feature is literally a tale likely to be found in a child's dreams. It creates a world of its own, inhabiting unforgettable character..."

πŸ’‘ Did You Know?

Tim Burton has said the original poem was inspired after seeing Halloween merchandise display in a store being taken down and replaced by a Christmas display. The juxtaposition of ghouls and goblins with Santa and his reindeer sparked his imagination.

πŸ“– Synopsis

Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.