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The Nightmare Before Christmas

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The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the "real world." When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life -- he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. But Jack soon discovers even the best-laid plans of mice and skeleton men can go seriously awry.

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Klay W Movie was interesting to say the least. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/29/25 Full Review Arthur P This is definitely worth seeing, anywhere, or anytime! It is an amazing movie, and it will most likely make you cry (though sometimes in fright), and I rate it seven plus years, and the soundtrack is amazing. BOO. :o Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/03/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Henry Selick

Director

Danny Elfman

Jack Skellington

Chris Sarandon

Jack

Catherine O'Hara

Sally

William Hickey

Evil Scientist

Glenn Shadix

Mayor
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Synopsis The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the "real world." When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life -- he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. But Jack soon discovers even the best-laid plans of mice and skeleton men can go seriously awry.
Director
Henry Selick
Producer
Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi, Kathleen Gavin
Screenwriter
Michael McDowell, Caroline Thompson
Production Co
Touchstone Pictures, Skellington Productions
Rating
PG (Some Scary Images)
Genre
Kids & Family, Holiday, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 15m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)