The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

10/09/1993 (US) • 1h 16m

Fantasy, Animation, Family

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Overview

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.

Top Billed 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)

Susan McBride

Big Witch / WWD. (voice)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$18,000,000.00

Revenue

$75,634,409.00

Keywords

skeleton

fire

magic

holiday

santa claus

halloween

villain

musical

christmas tree

saving christmas

pumpkin

woods

stop motion

christmas horror

christmas

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