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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

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Enter an extraordinary world filled with magic and wonder -- where every holiday has its own special land ... and imaginative, one-of-a-kind characters! THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS tells the heartfelt tale of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, and all things that go bump in the night. Bored with the same old tricks and treats, he yearns for something more, and soon stumbles upon the glorious magic of Christmas Town! Jack decides to bring this joyful holiday back to Halloween Town. But as his dream to fill Santa's shoes unravels, it's up to Sally, the rag doll who loves him, to stitch things back together. This critically acclaimed movie milestone captured the heart and imagination of audiences everywhere with its Academy Award®-nominated stop-motion effects, engaging Grammy®-nominated music, and the genius of Tim Burton (BATMAN, PLANET OF THE APES). THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHIRSTMAS -- a delightful treat the whole family will enjoy!











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Language(s):
English

Studio:
Walt Disney Home Entertainment

U.S. Rating:
PG
For some scary images. Bonus material not rated or subtitled.

Canadian Rating:
PG

Genre:
Animation

UPC:
717951009395

ISBN:
0-7888-2237-3

Approximate Run Time:
76 minutes

Theatrical Release
Date(s):

1993

Soundtrack:
Available on Walt Disney Records


Cast:
Jack Skellington Chris Sarandon
Jack Skellington (Singing) Danny Elfman
Sally Catherine O'Hara
Dr. Finklestein William Hickey
Mayor Glenn Shadix
Lock Paul Reubens
Oogie Boogie Ken Page
Santa Ed Ivory
Big Witch Susan McBride
Corpse Kid Debi Durst
Harlequin Greg Proops
Man Under Stairs Kerry Katz
Mr. Hyde Randy Crenshaw
Mummy Sherwood Ball
Undersea Gal Carmen Twillie
Shock Catherine O'Hara
Barrel Danny Elfman

Directed By:
Henry Selick

Written By:
Based On A Story And Characters By Tim Burton
Screenplay By Caroline Thompson

 

Bonus Feature(s):
  • A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Making Of The Film
  • Storyboard-To-Film Comparison
  • Deleted Scenes And Animated Sequences
  • Still-Frame Gallery Of Concept Art And Character Designs (Over 450 Images)
  • Audio Commentary By Director Henry Selick
  • Original Theatrical Trailer And Posters
  • Tim Burton's Early Films: "Vincent," Tim Burton's Directorial Debut, and "Frankenweenie" (The Uncut Version Never Before Available)
Technical Specifications:
Not All Technical Specifications Apply To All Elements
  • Color
  • 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio
  • Region 1
  • English (Dolby 5.1 Digital), French
  • Spanish Subtitles