The Nightmare Before Christmas

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The Nightmare Before Christmas

Released · Fantasy, Animation, Family

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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  • Danny Elfman

    Danny Elfman Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)

  • Chris Sarandon

    Chris Sarandon Jack Skellington (voice)

  • Catherine O'Hara

    Catherine O'Hara Sally / Shock (voice)

  • William Hickey

    William Hickey Dr. Finkelstein (voice)

  • Glenn Shadix

    Glenn Shadix Mayor (voice)

  • Paul Reubens

    Paul Reubens Lock (voice)

  • Ken Page

    Ken Page Oogie Boogie (voice)

  • Edward Ivory

    Edward Ivory Santa Claus (voice)

  • Susan McBride

    Susan McBride Big Witch / WWD. (voice)

  • Debi Durst

    Debi Durst Corpse Kid / Corpse Mom / Small Witch (voice)

  • Greg Proops

    Greg Proops Harlequin Demon / Devil / Sax Player (voice)

  • Kerry Katz

    Kerry Katz Man Under Stairs / Vampire / Corpse Dad (voice)

  • Randy Crenshaw

    Randy Crenshaw Mr. Hyde / Behemoth / Vampire Corpse Dad (voice)

  • Sherwood Ball

    Sherwood Ball Mummy / Vampire (voice)

  • Carmen Twillie

    Carmen Twillie Undersea Gal / Man Under the Stairs (voice)

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Direction
  • Henry SelickHenry Selick Director
Writing
  • Caroline ThompsonCaroline Thompson Screenplay
  • Tim BurtonTim Burton Characters
Wide release
October 9, 1993 (31 years ago)
Origin
United States of America
Runtime
1h 16m
Max position
13 · November 2, 2023 (11 months and 16 days ago)
Appearances
31 days in the Top 50