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The Nightmare Before Christmas
1993 • 1h 16m • Fantasy · Animation
1
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TMDB / 10
1h 16m
Runtime
Synopsis
About the Film
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.
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Screening History
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Oct 4, 2026
This Is October 4th
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Credits
Behind the Film
The directors and writers who shaped the film.
Directed by
Henry Selick
Written by
Michael McDowell
Adaptation
Caroline Thompson
Screenplay
Tim Burton
Characters
Cast
Featured Performers
8 credited performers from TMDb.
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 Claus (voice)