Fantasy ·Animation ·Family · United States of America · 1993 · 1h 16m

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas poster
Director
Henry Selick
Cast
Danny Elfman as Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice) Chris Sarandon as Jack Skellington (voice) Catherine O'Hara as Sally / Shock (voice) William Hickey as Dr. Finkelstein (voice) Glenn Shadix as Mayor (voice) Paul Reubens as Lock (voice)
Crew
Pete Kozachik — Director of Photography Stan Webb — Editor Danny Elfman — Original Music Composer Caroline Thompson — Screenplay Tim Burton — Story Don Hahn — Producer
Tagline

Experience Tim Burton's hauntingly fabulous classic film you've always loved, like never before!

Synopsis

Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans.

Trailer The Nightmare Before Christmas — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
skeletonfiremagicholidaysanta claushalloweenvillainmusicalchristmas treesaving christmaspumpkinwoods
Key Collaborators
Henry Selick Director Pete Kozachik Director of Photography Stan Webb Editor Danny Elfman Original Music Composer Caroline Thompson Screenplay Tim Burton Story Don Hahn Producer Denise Di Novi Producer Tim Burton Producer
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