The Nightmare Before Christmas

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) — DVD

What happens when the Pumpkin King discovers Christmas? Jack Skellington, the beloved ruler of Halloween Town, is tired of the same old scares. After stumbling upon the colorful wonder of Christmas Town, Jack decides to take over Santa Claus's holiday—with delightfully disastrous results. Featuring spectacular stop-motion animation, unforgettable songs, and a touching story about finding your place in the world, this imaginative fantasy is a favorite for Halloween and Christmas alike.

Cast & Characters — Voice Cast

• Chris Sarandon — Jack Skellington (speaking voice)
• Danny Elfman — Jack Skellington (singing voice), Barrel, Clown with the Tear-Away Face
• Catherine O'Hara — Sally and Shock
• William Hickey — Dr. Finkelstein
• Glenn Shadix — Mayor of Halloween Town
• Ken Page — Oogie Boogie
• Ed Ivory — Santa Claus
• Paul Reubens — Lock

Hollywood Connections & Trivia

Tim Burton's imagination: The film grew from a story and characters created by Tim Burton, whose distinctive fantasy worlds also appear in Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Batman (1989).

Who directed it? Although Burton's name appears in the title, Henry Selick directed the film. Selick later directed the stop-motion fantasy Coraline (2009) and Wendell & Wild (2022).

Danny Elfman's musical magic: Danny Elfman composed the songs and score and performed Jack's singing voice. His other scores include Batman (1989), Spider-Man (2002), and Wednesday (2022).

Catherine O'Hara: Sally's voice actor is also known for Home Alone, Beetlejuice, and the comedy series Schitt's Creek.

Paul Reubens: The voice of Lock is best known as Pee-wee Herman and appeared in Burton's Pee-wee's Big Adventure and Batman Returns.

Stop-motion artistry: The filmmakers animated physical puppets frame by frame, creating the film's tactile, gothic storybook look. The movie received an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects.

Product Details

• Story / Characters: Tim Burton
• Music: Danny Elfman
• Rating: PG
• Format: DVD
• Condition: Used / Pre-owned

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