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1993 · Movie · 1h 16m · PG

The Nightmare Before Christmas

CriticsCritics: 89
AudienceAudience: 8.1

A weary Halloween figure discovers the wonders of Christmas and decides to bring the holiday’s cheer to a world built around scares. As the unusual plan takes shape, a thoughtful rag-doll companion worries about its consequences and tries to set things right.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like imaginative holiday musicals, spooky fantasy, and distinctive stop-motion, but Not for you if you prefer realistic stories, subtle music, or gentler children’s entertainment.

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Cast

Chris SarandonDanny ElfmanCatherine O'HaraWilliam HickeyGlenn ShadixPaul ReubensKen PageEdward Ivory

Director

Henry Selick

If tonight is a The Nightmare Before Christmas night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.