The Nightmare Before Christmas

1993 Henry Selick 1h 16m
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.

Cast

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)

Vibes

Chill Adventurous Visually Stunning Darkly Funny Crowd Pleaser

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