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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

PG 11/19/1993 (US) Fantasy, Animation, Family 1h 16m

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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.

Tim Burton

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Henry Selick

Director
Caroline Thompson

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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)
Susan McBride

Big Witch / WWD. (voice)
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A review by CinemaSerf

70%

Written by CinemaSerf on August 26, 2023

This is a cracking animation fantasy centring around "Jack Skellington" - the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. When he feels all just a bit deflated after one celebration, he happens upon Christmas Town and encounters Santa Claus preparing to bring jolity and happiness. "Jack" sends a few of his rather stupid henchmen to kidnap Santa, takes his place and proceeds to deliver Christmas gifts that... well... are not exactly typical. Can Santa be rescued in time?? The animation is wonderfully detailed, dark and enjoyable with plenty of characters including a mad scientist as well as a mummy, the two... read the rest.

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