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Bookmark this pageThe Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Director: Henry Selick
Movie review
From Time Out Film Guide
A treat from Hollywood's most unlikely Midas: an original fairy tale, screenplay by Caroline Thompson from a story and characters created by Tim Burton, adapted by Michael McDowell and told in stop-motion animation with a lively score by Danny Elfman. Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, is bored with his annual Halloween triumph. A chance visit to nearby Christmastown gives him an idea: he and his spooky friends will stand in for Santa this Christmas! This beautifully realised confection will delight grown-ups of all ages.Author: TCh
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- chadwick said...
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Posted on Dec 30 2008 23:15
amazing
i have watched it a gazzilion times and know all the song words.........this is halloween this is halloween pumpkins scream in the dead of night
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perfect for all ages i am 16 and have loved it for years - Report as inappropriate
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- bowie said...
- Posted on Dec 19 2008 23:38 best film ever
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- Joanne said...
- Posted on Jan 26 2008 16:32 One of the best movies to have been produced. Kids and Adults love it :)
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- juliette said...
- Posted on Dec 18 2007 04:44 yes this movie was my favorite when i was little my mom said i would watch it all the time and it's still one of my favorite movies and i'm 13years old almost 14.
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- Jen said...
- Posted on Dec 04 2007 09:57 Yes I believe it is, but if your children are easily scared, then you might want to watch it before you show them.
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- Mariann said...
- Posted on Oct 26 2007 01:40 Is this suitable for 4 and 5 year olds?
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Cast & crew
Director: Henry Selick
Producer: Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi
Cast: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix full cast
Genre(s): Children's
Rated: PG
Duration: 76 mins
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