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The Nightmare Before Christmas

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Overview
The Nightmare Before Christmas
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PG,1hr 14min
Genres:
Family,Musical,Sci-Fi
Release:
1993
Director:
Henry Selick
Distributor:
Touchstone Home Video
Starring:
Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara  ...more
Synopsis: This stop-motion animated fable was a big hit when it was released -- not only at the box office, but critically. It was praised for its stunning originality and for the excellence of its execution. In addition, it was praised for being a completely absorbing fable that both grownups and children can enjoy, so long as the children are able to its handle scary bits (beginning perhaps at age seven or eight). In the story, Jack Skellington (voice of Chris Sarandon) is the Pumpkin King of Halloweentown, ... Full Synopsis
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Janet Maslin, The New York Times
This delectably ghoulish fairy tale, conceived by Mr. Burton as a full-length film made in stop-motion animation (think of the California Raisins on a dark and stormy night), has a clever visual format that keeps it streamlined and sharp. Full Review
Metascore
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 from metacritic.com
77
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Based on 16 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Danny Elfman
Barrel
Chris Sarandon
Jack Skellington
Catherine O'Hara
Shock, Sally
William Hickey
Dr. Finklestein
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