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Release Date:
29 October 1993 (USA) moreTagline:
Tim Burton's classic returns in 3-D so real, it's scary. morePlot:
Jack Skellington, king of Halloweentown, discovers Christmas Town, but doesn't quite understand the concept. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins & 6 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(153 articles)
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Wonderful movie! moreCast
(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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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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Rated PG for some scary images.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
76 minCountry:
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1.66 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Portugal:M/6 | Brazil:Livre | Netherlands:AL | Iceland:L | Spain:7 | Ireland:PG | South Korea:All (re-rating) (2006) | Hong Kong:IIA | South Korea:12 (original rating) | South Africa:10M | New Zealand:G | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Chile:TE | Finland:K-10/7 | Germany:6 | Iceland:LH (video rating) | Iceland:L (original rating) | Singapore:PG | Sweden:11 | UK:PG | USA:PGFilming Locations:
San Francisco, California, USAFun Stuff
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Two toys that Jack delivers reference Batman Returns (1992), the film Tim Burton had directing commitments towards at the time. One is an evil duck on wheels, which is the vehicle that Penguin drives. The other is an evil cat doll, which has the same head as the mascot for Shreck's corporation. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Lock, Shock and Barrel are planning to kidnap Santa they grab a black cloth bag with orange pumpkins. Later when they have caught the Easter Bunny and then when they get Santa the bag is much larger and made of plastic. moreQuotes:
[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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DECK THE HALLS moreFAQ
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This movie has always been a favorite of mine. I never like holiday movies, because i always find them to be full to bursting with slapstick comedy, or way too sugary-sweet and dramatic. both of these things are okay in moderation, but most Christmas movies seem to go to one side of the spectrum or the other. this wonderful fairy tale is perfect for someone like me, who likes a little bit of a darker movie, but expects a Christmas movie to have a good message. the darkness in the movie is not without cause-it shows the joy of Christmas in great contrast to the scariness of Halloween, and it made me love both holidays all the more for that reason. i don't know, maybe that's just because Halloween and Christmas are my favorite holidays, but i really feel that this movie is great for older children and adults. younger children (up to 5 or 6 years) may find this simply frightening, but older children would find it wonderful.