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79% Critic Match
The Nightmare Before Christmas
“A holiday film for the whole family... except yours.”
7.9 / 10• 1993• 1h 16m•PG• English
FantasyAnimationFamily
Storyline
Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans.
Cast & Crew
Danny Elfman
Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)
Lead
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)
EI
Edward Ivory
Santa Claus (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Henry Selick's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Nightmare Before Christmas is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
