The Nightmare Before Christmas
1993 · directed by Henry Selick
- Rating
- 83/100
- Hit
- yes
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.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), directed by Henry Selick, rates 83/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- Danny Elfman
- Chris Sarandon
- Catherine O'Hara
- William Hickey
- Glenn Shadix
- Paul Reubens
- Ken Page
- Edward Ivory
- Susan McBride
- Debi Durst
Crew
- Pete Kozachik — Director of Photography
- Stan Webb — Editor
- Danny Elfman — Original Music Composer
- Caroline Thompson — Screenplay
More from Henry Selick
- Coraline (2009) — 81/100 · hit
- James and the Giant Peach (1996) — 74/100
- Wendell & Wild (2022) — 69/100
- Monkeybone (2001) — 43/100
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