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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) -- Jack Skellington, king of Halloweentown, discovers Christmas Town, but doesn't quite understand the concept.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) -- Jack Skellington, king of Halloweentown, discovers Christmas Town, but doesn't quite understand the concept.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) -- Jack Skellington, king of Halloweentown, discovers Christmas Town, but doesn't quite understand the concept.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) -- Jack Skellington, king of Halloweentown, discovers Christmas Town, but doesn't quite understand the concept.

Overview

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Director:
Henry Selick
Writers:
Tim Burton (story)
Michael McDowell (adaptation)
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Release Date:
29 October 1993 (USA) more
Tagline:
Tim Burton's classic returns in 3-D so real, it's scary. more
Plot:
Jack Skellington, king of Halloweentown, discovers Christmas Town, but doesn't quite understand the concept. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins & 6 nominations more
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Enthralling film, but more Lock, Shock and Barrel needed! more (342 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Danny Elfman ... Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)

Chris Sarandon ... Jack Skellington (voice)

Catherine O'Hara ... Sally / Shock (voice)
William Hickey ... Dr. Finkelstein (voice)
Glenn Shadix ... Mayor (voice)

Paul Reubens ... Lock (voice)
Ken Page ... Oogie Boogie (voice)
Edward Ivory ... Santa (voice)
Susan McBride ... Big Witch / W.W.D. (voice)
Debi Durst ... Corpse Kid / Corpse Mom / Small Witch (voice)

Greg Proops ... Harlequin Demon / Devil / Sax Player (voice) (as Gregory Proops)
Kerry Katz ... Man Under the Stairs / Vampire / Corpse Dad (voice)
Randy Crenshaw ... Mr. Hyde / Behemoth / Vampire (voice)
Sherwood Ball ... Mummy / Vampire (voice)

Carmen Twillie ... Undersea Gal / Creature Under the Bed (voice)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (USA) (complete title)
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in Disney Digital 3-D (USA) (promotional title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for some scary images.
Runtime:
76 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital

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Trivia:
Behemoth is based on B-movie actor/Swedish wrestler Tor Johnson. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Jack states that "since he is dead, he can take off his head", yet later the other characters "hope he hasn't died". more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Santa: 'Twas a long time ago, longer now than it seems in a place perhaps you've seen in your dreams. For the story you're about to be told began with the holiday worlds of auld. Now you've probably wondered where holidays come from. If you haven't I'd say it's time you begun.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden? (2008) more
Soundtrack:
DECK THE HALLS more

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22 out of 29 people found the following comment useful.
Enthralling film, but more Lock, Shock and Barrel needed!, 3 January 2001
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Author: Shock-13 from England

The Nightmare Before Christmas has captivated me with its crazy and sinister animation, its haunting soundtrack and its horrific yet enchanting characters. When it was first released in the U.K., the trailers terrified me and I refused to go and see it. However, I have now aquired deeply sadistic humour and so relish in such brilliant and infectious songs like "Kidnap the Sandy Claws". My friends and family now get exceedingly annoyed by my attempts to recite the musical score on car journeys etc. The sets and props are amazing and painstakingly detailed-just take a look at Santa's list and the Halloween/Christmas plans. I only have one complaint; there should have been more appearances from Lock, Shock and Barrel: a thoroughly malevolent trio.

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