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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Film · 1993 · 76 min · PG · Fantasy · Animation · Family

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.

Directed by Henry Selick

Starring Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix, Paul Reubens, Ken Page, Edward Ivory

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In cinemas29 October 1993
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release10 May 1994
First release anywhere9 October 1993

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