The Nightmare Before Christmas

A HOLIDAY FILM FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY... EXCEPT YOURS.

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.

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

Genres: Fantasy , Animation , Family

Release date: 1993-10-09

Rating: 7.856

Runtime: 76minutes

Budget: 18M

Revenue: 75M

Production Companies: Touchstone Pictures , Skellington Productions

Reviews:

  • Hamza Leach
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Anais Hunt
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Noa Ford
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Ariella May
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Kairi Jimenez
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4