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Edited into
The Nostalgia Critic: It (2010)
(TV Episode)
Oogie Boogie in the moon.
Oogie Boogie in the moon.
Spin-off
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge (2004)
(Video Game)
References
Nosferatu (1922)
The Fire Fighters (1930)
(Short)
Cranking a cat's tail for a siren
Cranking a cat's tail for a siren
Dracula (1931)
Frankenstein (1931)
Minnie the Moocher (1932)
(Short)
The Oogie Boogie song is a direct reference to the Cab Calloway song Minnie The Moocher, and the situation in which Sandy Claws is during the song is similar to the Betty Boop movie. Danny Elfman, who wrote all the the songs for Nightmare, is a rabid Calloway fan.
The Oogie Boogie song is a direct reference to the Cab Calloway song Minnie The Moocher, and the situation in which Sandy Claws is during the song is similar to the Betty Boop movie. Danny Elfman, who wrote all the the songs for Nightmare, is a rabid Calloway fan.
The Old Man of the Mountain (1933)
(Short)
The Betty Boop short is referenced in Oogie Boogie's song. Betty's question "What'chu gonna do now?" and the Old Man of the Mountain's response: "I'm gonna do the best I can!" are repeated by Santa and Oogie Boogie in "Nightmare."
The Betty Boop short is referenced in Oogie Boogie's song. Betty's question "What'chu gonna do now?" and the Old Man of the Mountain's response: "I'm gonna do the best I can!" are repeated by Santa and Oogie Boogie in "Nightmare."
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
(TV Movie)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
(TV Short)
The Christmas special was one of the inspirations for the film.
The Christmas special was one of the inspirations for the film.
Mad Monster Party? (1967)
Forbidden Zone (1982)
Vincent (1982)
(Short)
The black cat, Saturn sandworm and Jack Skellington first apeared in this short.
The black cat, Saturn sandworm and Jack Skellington first apeared in this short.
The Singing Detective (1986)
(TV Mini-Series)
Beetlejuice (1988)
Jack Skellington's first extended appearance was on top of Betelgeuse's carousel hat towards the end, after summoned by Lydia.
Jack Skellington's first extended appearance was on top of Betelgeuse's carousel hat towards the end, after summoned by Lydia.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
It is referenced.
It is referenced.
Batman (1989)
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
The Addams Family (1991)
The corpse kid seen in the film wears a shirt resembling the shirt Pugley wore in The Addams Family
The corpse kid seen in the film wears a shirt resembling the shirt Pugley wore in The Addams Family
Batman Returns (1992)
Two toys that Jack delivers reference "Batman Returns", 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. The music when Penguin's henchmen are wrecking a shop, is reused as the "Making Christmas" theme.
Two toys that Jack delivers reference "Batman Returns", 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. The music when Penguin's henchmen are wrecking a shop, is reused as the "Making Christmas" theme.
Referenced in
Siskel & Ebert: Worst of '93 (1994)
(TV Episode)
Gene Siskel contrasts "Hocus Pocus" (1993) with this movie.
Gene Siskel contrasts "Hocus Pocus" (1993) with this movie.
Ed Wood (1994)
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror V (1994)
(TV Episode)
Danny Elfman is credited as "Danny Skellingelfman."
Danny Elfman is credited as "Danny Skellingelfman."
Rumble in the Bronx (1995)
A Jack Skellington balloon can be seen when an injured Keung is returning to the market.
A Jack Skellington balloon can be seen when an injured Keung is returning to the market.
Batman Forever (1995)
When the children come trick or treating, allowing Riddler and Two-Face to get into the Wayne Manor gates, they are dressed as characters in "Nightmare.."
When the children come trick or treating, allowing Riddler and Two-Face to get into the Wayne Manor gates, they are dressed as characters in "Nightmare.."
James and the Giant Peach (1996)
Jack Skellington appears as a pirate captain
Jack Skellington appears as a pirate captain
Siskel & Ebert: Episode dated 13 April 1996 (1996)
(TV Episode)
Siskel says Henry Selick worked on this film before "James and the Giant Peach"
Siskel says Henry Selick worked on this film before "James and the Giant Peach"
Il giorno della prima di Close Up (1996)
(Short)
The movie is mentioned in a conversation
The movie is mentioned in a conversation
Just Shoot Me!: Back Issues (1997)
(TV Episode)
"Nice body, not that Nightmare Before Christmas look that's going around."
"Nice body, not that Nightmare Before Christmas look that's going around."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Devil Fish (1998)
(TV Episode)
Mike: "Didn't she star in 'The Nightmare before Christmas'?"
Mike: "Didn't she star in 'The Nightmare before Christmas'?"
MediEvil (1998)
(Video Game)
One of the characters is called the Pumpkin King, who dwells in a land of pumpkins and witches.
One of the characters is called the Pumpkin King, who dwells in a land of pumpkins and witches.
The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko (1999)
(Video Game)
At one point Gex calls himself "Jack Gexxington from Halloweentown"
At one point Gex calls himself "Jack Gexxington from Halloweentown"
All the Rage (1999)
The VHS of this film can be seen in a videostore
The VHS of this film can be seen in a videostore
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Monkeybone (2001)
Spy Kids (2001)
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Ice Age (2002)
Kingdom Hearts (2002)
(Video Game)
One of the worlds to visit is Halloween Town.
One of the worlds to visit is Halloween Town.
The New Guy (2002)
on shelf in record store
on shelf in record store
Haggard: The Movie (2003)
A character has a Nightmare Before Christmas diary.
A character has a Nightmare Before Christmas diary.
South Park: Butt Out (2003)
(TV Episode)
"My goo, my precious goo."
"My goo, my precious goo."
Big Fish (2003)
Young Ed Bloom's tie at Auburn University features the spiraling land from Nighmare Before Christmas (which uncurls when Jack walks onto it)
Young Ed Bloom's tie at Auburn University features the spiraling land from Nighmare Before Christmas (which uncurls when Jack walks onto it)
Angel: A Hole in the World (2004)
(TV Episode)
Angel: "You wanna bet that's the entrance to the Deeper Well?" Spike: "Either that or Christmas Land."
Angel: "You wanna bet that's the entrance to the Deeper Well?" Spike: "Either that or Christmas Land."
Terkel in Trouble (2004)
Second part of Terkel's nightmare features the opening scene/song from The Nightmare Before Christmas
Second part of Terkel's nightmare features the opening scene/song from The Nightmare Before Christmas
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories (2004)
(Video Game)
Features Oogie Boogie.
Features Oogie Boogie.
Ed, Edd, 'n' Eddy: Ed, Edd n Eddy's Jingle Jingle Jangle (2004)
(TV Episode)
Eddy says "It's like a nightmare before Christmas."
Eddy says "It's like a nightmare before Christmas."
100 Greatest Cartoons (2005)
(TV Special)
Movie makes the countdown, is talked about.
Movie makes the countdown, is talked about.
Wedding Crashers (2005)
Jeremy: "I am going to go home, see Dr. Finklestein, and I am gonna tell him we have a whole new bag of issues now"
Jeremy: "I am going to go home, see Dr. Finklestein, and I am gonna tell him we have a whole new bag of issues now"
The Magic of Music (2005)
(Video)
Direcotr Jean Duvall wears a shirt with a Jack Skellington logo
Direcotr Jean Duvall wears a shirt with a Jack Skellington logo
GamerZ (2005)
Marlyn's bag has Jack Skellington's face on it
Marlyn's bag has Jack Skellington's face on it
The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
Andy has a Jack Skellington baseball cap and mask in his room.
Andy has a Jack Skellington baseball cap and mask in his room.
Corpse Bride (2005)
The butterfly that comes out of the bottle that Jack opens, is also the butterfly that Victor draws in Corpse Bride.
The butterfly that comes out of the bottle that Jack opens, is also the butterfly that Victor draws in Corpse Bride.
RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World' (2005)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Blink 182: Greatest Hits (2005)
(Video)
"We can live like Jack and Sally if we want, we'll have Halloween on Christmas" (lyrics)
"We can live like Jack and Sally if we want, we'll have Halloween on Christmas" (lyrics)
Kingdom Hearts II (2005)
(Video Game)
Features the world and characters.
Features the world and characters.
Homestarrunner.com: Everything Else, Volume 2 (2006)
(Video)
In "That Time of Year", on the first page, Strong Bad redraws the scene to include a striped worm that looks like the snake that eats Christmas trees and presents in this movie. In "Halloween Fairstival", the King of Town's Halloween costume is of the Mayor of Halloweentown
In "That Time of Year", on the first page, Strong Bad redraws the scene to include a striped worm that looks like the snake that eats Christmas trees and presents in this movie. In "Halloween Fairstival", the King of Town's Halloween costume is of the Mayor of Halloweentown
Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories (2007)
(Video Game)
Halloween Town is one of the worlds to visit in Castle Oblivion.
Halloween Town is one of the worlds to visit in Castle Oblivion.
Sicko (2007)
Excerpts from soundtrack ("Christmas Eve Montage" from Danny Elfman's score) are used in the sequence where Moore explores a British hospital
Excerpts from soundtrack ("Christmas Eve Montage" from Danny Elfman's score) are used in the sequence where Moore explores a British hospital
The Secret (2007)
poster in sams room
poster in sams room
South Park: Imaginationland (2007)
(TV Episode)
Jack Skellington is in Imaginationland.
Jack Skellington is in Imaginationland.
Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden? (2008)
poster seen
poster seen
South Park: Kyle Sucks Cartman's Balls - The Trilogy (2008)
(Video)
Jack Skellington is in Imaginationland.
Jack Skellington is in Imaginationland.
Igor (2008)
Several visual references, for example King Malbert closely resembles the Mayor of Halloween.
Several visual references, for example King Malbert closely resembles the Mayor of Halloween.
Scooby-Doo and the Goblin King (2008)
(Video)
A few possible referances to the inhabtents of Halloweentown.
A few possible referances to the inhabtents of Halloweentown.
At the Movies: Summer Special 2008/09 (2008)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by David in a review of Igor as a movie with a similar look to its animation.
Mentioned by David in a review of Igor as a movie with a similar look to its animation.
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: Coraline (2009)
(TV Episode)
Hewy says Henry Selick previously directed this movie
Hewy says Henry Selick previously directed this movie
Coraline (2009)
When the Other Mother is making Coraline an omelette, Jack Skellington's face can be seen in the yolk.
When the Other Mother is making Coraline an omelette, Jack Skellington's face can be seen in the yolk.
Best Worst Movie (2009)
An interviewee wears a jacket with a Jack Skellington patch.
An interviewee wears a jacket with a Jack Skellington patch.
Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days (2009)
(Video Game)
Halloween Town is a playable world
Halloween Town is a playable world
Bad Movie Beatdown: Monkeybone (2009)
(TV Episode)
mentions Henry Selick's stop-motion work
mentions Henry Selick's stop-motion work
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Mad Hatter's bowtie has Jack Skellington's head all over it.
Mad Hatter's bowtie has Jack Skellington's head all over it.
Johnny Depp in Burtonland (2010)
(Short)
Depp visits the famous hill.
Depp visits the famous hill.
CyberBeat (2010)
(Short)
The tune to musical segment 2, "Bring Me to Life: The Birth of Electric Girl", pays homage to "This is Halloween" from Tim Burton / Henry Selick's classic "The Nightmare Before Christmas" - Harrison Wall's favourite childhood film. Note that both films also started out as poems.
The tune to musical segment 2, "Bring Me to Life: The Birth of Electric Girl", pays homage to "This is Halloween" from Tim Burton / Henry Selick's classic "The Nightmare Before Christmas" - Harrison Wall's favourite childhood film. Note that both films also started out as poems.
The Nostalgia Critic: The Pebble and the Penguin (2010)
(TV Episode)
A screen cap of Jack on the hill is featured
A screen cap of Jack on the hill is featured
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: Scary Godmother 1 & 2 (2010)
(TV Episode)
AniMat compares the Fright Side in "Scary Godmother" to a watered down version of Halloweentown
AniMat compares the Fright Side in "Scary Godmother" to a watered down version of Halloweentown
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.24 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Jay shows a fake DVD called "The Nightmare Before the Election" starring Barack Obama
Jay shows a fake DVD called "The Nightmare Before the Election" starring Barack Obama
Epic Mickey (2010)
(Video Game)
The Slobber shares the same characteristic features of Oogie Boogie.
The Slobber shares the same characteristic features of Oogie Boogie.
Sidewalls (2011)
Mariana keeps figures of Jack Skellington and Sally in her flat
Mariana keeps figures of Jack Skellington and Sally in her flat
The Nostalgia Critic: James and the Giant Peach (2011)
(TV Episode)
also directed by Henry Selick
also directed by Henry Selick
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Top 13 Scariest Animated Monsters (2011)
(TV Episode)
Hewy thinks "Coraline" has some of the best stop-motion since this movie
Hewy thinks "Coraline" has some of the best stop-motion since this movie
Phelous & the Movies: My Bloody Valentine (2012)
(TV Episode)
Phelous sings "This is Valentine" to the tune of "This is Halloween."
Phelous sings "This is Valentine" to the tune of "This is Halloween."
Face Off: Burtonesque (2012)
(TV Episode)
title mentioned
title mentioned
JonTron: Birdemic: The Best Worst Movie Ever (2012)
(TV Episode)
JonTron calls the lead male "Jack Skellington."
JonTron calls the lead male "Jack Skellington."
Frankenweenie (2012)
A tombstone that's like Zero's doghouse can be seen when Victor goes to the pet cemertary the first time
A tombstone that's like Zero's doghouse can be seen when Victor goes to the pet cemertary the first time
Naughty or Nice (2012)
(TV Movie)
Debbie refers to Krissy as "The Nightmare Before Christmas"
Debbie refers to Krissy as "The Nightmare Before Christmas"
Bum Reviews: Elf (2012)
(TV Episode)
"and then Jack Skellington comes in, bringing all his Halloween buddies..."
"and then Jack Skellington comes in, bringing all his Halloween buddies..."
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked!: RuPaullywood or Bust (2013)
(TV Episode)
Contestant Martin Cooper says Jinkx Monsoon's tank photograph looked "Nightmare Before Christmas but not in a good way."
Contestant Martin Cooper says Jinkx Monsoon's tank photograph looked "Nightmare Before Christmas but not in a good way."
Featured in
A Century of Cinema (1994)
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects (1994)
(TV Special)
clips shown
clips shown
Troldspejlet: Episode dated 3 December 1994 (1994)
(TV Episode)
To be reviewed in the next episode + clip shown
To be reviewed in the next episode + clip shown
A Hollywood Christmas (1996)
(Video)
clips and brief discussion
clips and brief discussion
Troldspejlet: Troldspejlet special: Troldspejlet i USA (1997)
(TV Episode)
Jakob Stegelmann mentions Jørgen Klubien working on the film + footage shown
Jakob Stegelmann mentions Jørgen Klubien working on the film + footage shown
Troldspejlet: Troldspejlet special: Stop motion (1999)
(TV Episode)
Clip shown
Clip shown
The Making of Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (2000)
(Video)
clips
clips
Troldspejlet: Episode #30.16 (2003)
(TV Episode)
DVD release reviewed + footage used
DVD release reviewed + footage used
The 100 Greatest Musicals (2003)
(TV Movie)
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)
Clip included; editing analysed.
Clip included; editing analysed.
100 Greatest Cartoons (2005)
(TV Special)
Clips are shown
Clips are shown
Return to Oz: The Joy That Got Away (2007)
Footage is shown.
Footage is shown.
The Nostalgia Critic: Top 11 Nostalgic Mindfucks (2009)
(TV Episode)
"This is Halloween" is at the #3 spot
"This is Halloween" is at the #3 spot
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: All Dogs Go to Heaven (2009)
(TV Episode)
Clip of Oogie-Boogie singing compared to the Gator King's song
Clip of Oogie-Boogie singing compared to the Gator King's song
Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009)
behind-the scenes footage and clips shown
behind-the scenes footage and clips shown
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Up in the Air/Everybody's Fine/Brothers (2009)
(TV Episode)
Beware of Santa segment
Beware of Santa segment
The Nostalgia Critic: Ernest Saves Christmas (2009)
(TV Episode)
"You missed, but you can still hit Jack Skellington."
"You missed, but you can still hit Jack Skellington."
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Cop Out/The Crazies/A Prophet (2010)
(TV Episode)
"Tim Burton in 3 Minutes or Less" segment.
"Tim Burton in 3 Minutes or Less" segment.
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Top 20 Greatest Animated Villain Songs: Part 2 (2010)
(TV Episode)
"Oogie Boogie Man" takes #10
"Oogie Boogie Man" takes #10
The Nostalgia Critic: Nostalgic Commercials (2010)
(TV Episode)
Snippet of Santa's torture scene is shown
Snippet of Santa's torture scene is shown
The Nostalgia Critic: Ferngully 2 (2011)
(TV Episode)
clip of "Jack's Lament"
clip of "Jack's Lament"
Hollywood's Top Ten: Monster Movies (2011)
(TV Episode)
#8
#8
Music Movies: The Nightmare Before Christmas (2011)
(TV Episode)
movie's soundtrack is reviewed
movie's soundtrack is reviewed
Visionado obligado: Especial Navidad (2011)
(TV Episode)
clips shown
clips shown
The Blockbuster Buster: Honest Review - The Nightmare Before Christmas (2011)
(TV Episode)
movie is reviewed
movie is reviewed
The Nostalgia Critic: Jack (2012)
(TV Episode)
Halloweentown welcomes back Jack
Halloweentown welcomes back Jack
CineMaverick TV: Episode #1.12 (2012)
(TV Episode)
clips shown
clips shown
Spoofs
Amarcord (1973)
Evil Dead II (1987)
Spoofed in
The Critic: Sherman, Woman and Child (1995)
(TV Episode)
Jay reviews Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Hanukkah"
Jay reviews Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Hanukkah"
Tiny Toons' Night Ghoulery (1995)
(TV Movie)
The very beginning of the special is a parody of the Nightmare Before Christmas (which was released/produced by Touchstone Pictures, which is a part of the Walt Disney Company, the long-time animation rival to Warner Bros.)
The very beginning of the special is a parody of the Nightmare Before Christmas (which was released/produced by Touchstone Pictures, which is a part of the Walt Disney Company, the long-time animation rival to Warner Bros.)
Robot Chicken: Donkey Punch (2006)
(TV Episode)
"The Nightmare Before Hannukah"
"The Nightmare Before Hannukah"
How It Should Have Ended: The Holiday Movie Special (2010)
(TV Episode)
Holiday Movie parody
Holiday Movie parody
Robot Chicken: Saving Private Gigli (2011)
(TV Episode)
The head frat calls Skeletor "Jack Skellington"
The head frat calls Skeletor "Jack Skellington"
Mad: Kitchen Nightmares Before Christmas/How I Met Your Mummy (2011)
(TV Episode)
Kitchen Nightmare Before Christmas is a spoof of this movie.
Kitchen Nightmare Before Christmas is a spoof of this movie.
