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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

US:: PG UK:: PG Animation Family Fantasy

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.

Updated May 9 2020

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Runtime: 76 mins Revenue: $75,634,409 Budget: $18,000,000 Rating: 7.8 Tag Line: This is Halloween, everybody make a scene!

Cast

Tim Burton

Zero (voice)

Danny Elfman

Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)

Paul Reubens

Lock (voice)

Catherine O'Hara

Sally / Shock (voice)

Glenn Shadix

Mayor (voice)

Chris Sarandon

Jack Skellington (voice)

William Hickey

Dr. Finkelstein (voice)

Greg Proops