The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

1993 | PG | 1h 16m WizRank: 81.39 (53.48% Above Average )

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.

Animation Family Fantasy

Director

Henry Selick profile

Henry Selick

Director

Writers

Caroline Thompson profile

Caroline Thompson

Writer (Screenplay)
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Michael McDowell

Writer (Adaptation)
Mike Cachuela profile

Mike Cachuela

Writer (Storyboard)
Tim Burton profile

Tim Burton

Writer (Characters, Story)

Main Cast

Danny Elfman profile

Danny Elfman

Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)
Chris Sarandon profile

Chris Sarandon

Jack Skellington (voice)
Catherine O'Hara profile

Catherine O'Hara

Sally / Shock (voice)
William Hickey profile

William Hickey

Dr. Finkelstein (voice)
Glenn Shadix profile

Glenn Shadix

Mayor (voice)
Paul Reubens profile

Paul Reubens

Lock (voice)

Major Release (Origin Country US)

Date Type Country Details
1993 Oct 29 Theatrical US Theaters (Wide)