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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Director: Henry Selick

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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

Time Out Film Guide


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  • chadwick said...
    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
    etcetera etcetera
    perfect for all ages i am 16 and have loved it for years
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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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