The Nightmare Before Christmas
Originally released in 1993. The Nightmare Before Christmas is a fantasy/animation film. directed by Henry Selick. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, and Catherine O'Hara
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (10,140 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$75.6M
4.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $75,634,409
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures
- Skellington Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas about?
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 gho...
Who directed The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The Nightmare Before Christmas was directed by Henry Selick.
How long is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The Nightmare Before Christmas has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was The Nightmare Before Christmas released?
The Nightmare Before Christmas was released on October 9, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The main cast of The Nightmare Before Christmas includes Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix.
Is The Nightmare Before Christmas worth watching?
The Nightmare Before Christmas has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 10,140 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.