The Nightmare Before Christmas

Theatrical - Wide 1993-10-15

Cast Danny Elfman Chris Sarandon Catherine O'Hara William Hickey Paul Reubens
Directed by Henry Selick
Written by Caroline Thompson

Genres: Animation

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10/10

Synopsis

It is the same routine every year in Halloweentown, on Halloween the monsters come out and perform a real scare. This particular Halloween, the pumpkin king Jack Skellington, bored of the idea, saunters off into the woods with his dog Zero... See more after Halloween night. Upon the break of dawn, he discovers a clearing of trees with different doors representing various holidays. The Christmas Tree door attracts his attention and upon entrance into the world of Christmas, Jack is fascinated with this new idea of Christmas that he must absolutely share with the citizens of Halloweentown.

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Review Date: Director: Henry Selick Writer: Caroline Thompson Producers: Tim Burton and Denise DiNovi Actors: Danny Elfman as Jack Skellington (sing) Chris Sarandon as Jack Skellington William Hickey as Dr. Finklestein Paul Reubens as Lock Plot: Jack Skellington, is the...

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