The Nightmare Before Christmas
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  • Starring: Catherine O'Hara, Chris Sarandon, Danny Elfman, William Hickey
  • Summary: Now digitally restored and remastered with state-of-the-art technology, The Nightmare Before Christmas, is deeper, darker and more brilliant than ever just as Tim Burton originally envisioned it. Can Christmas be saved? Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere. (Walt Disney)… Expand

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  1. KendylKlownfish
    10
    A stunningly imaginative stop-motion classic from Henry Selick and Tim Burton that's packed with unforgettable characters, catchy music, and holiday spirit.… Expand
  2. heyitsmegrif4
    10
    Visually beautiful, stunningly original, with some great music and some dark humor. Nightmare Before Christmas teaches kids great messages and brings some entertainment to adults also. I give this film 99%.… Expand
  3. grandpajoe6191
    8
    "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is a Christmas movie that has stunning creativity with catchy tunes. Easily one of the greatest Christmas movies ever.… Expand
  4. Spielberg00
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    THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS was an interesting idea for a family/horror/musical blend, but especially for a Tim Burton film, it wasn't really achieved all that well. Sure, this was a cute one, and it was definitely enjoyable; it just, looking at it from a critical perspective, was not the best movie.… Expand

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