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1993

The Nightmare Before Christmas

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.

Credits

Director

Henry Selick

Producers

Don Hahn , Denise Di Novi , Tim Burton

Writers

Caroline Thompson , Tim Burton

Cinematographer

Pete Kozachik

Composer

Danny Elfman

Cast

Danny Elfman , Chris Sarandon , Catherine O'Hara , William Hickey , Glenn Shadix , Paul Reubens , Ken Page , Edward Ivory , Susan McBride , Debi Durst

Studios

Touchstone Pictures , Skellington Productions

Genres

Animation Fantasy Family

Posters

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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) theatrical poster - US
US theatrical
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) international poster - US
US international
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) character poster - US
US character
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) teaser poster - US
US teaser
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) imax poster - US
US imax

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