The Nightmare Before Christmas(1993)
A holiday film for the whole family... except yours.
76 min · Fantasy, Animation, Family · Directed by Henry Selick
Released
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.
Where to watch
US release dates
- Limited theatrical
- October 13, 1993
- Theatrical
- October 29, 1993
- Blu-ray / DVD
- May 10, 1994
Cast
- Danny Elfman as Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)
- Chris Sarandon as Jack Skellington (voice)
- Catherine O'Hara as Sally / Shock (voice)
- William Hickey as Dr. Finkelstein (voice)
- Glenn Shadix as Mayor (voice)
- Paul Reubens as Lock (voice)
- Ken Page as Oogie Boogie (voice)
- Edward Ivory as Santa Claus (voice)
- Susan McBride as Big Witch / WWD. (voice)
- Debi Durst as Corpse Kid / Corpse Mom / Small Witch (voice)
- Greg Proops as Harlequin Demon / Devil / Sax Player (voice)
- Kerry Katz as Man Under Stairs / Vampire / Corpse Dad (voice)