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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

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Starring (View all)
Danny Elfman Danny Elfman
Jack Skellington - Singing Voice / Barrel / Clown with the Tear Away Face
Chris Sarandon Chris Sarandon
Jack Skellington
Catherine O Catherine O'Hara
Sally / Shock
William Hickey William Hickey
Dr. Finkelstein
Glenn Shadix Glenn Shadix
Mayor
Ken Page Ken Page
Oogie Boogie
Edward Ivory Edward Ivory
Santa


Written by (View all)
Michael McDowell Michael McDowell
(adaptation)


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MARILYN MANSON This Is Halloween

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Nightmare Before Christmas - What's This? - English

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Enchanting holiday romp with something for all

14 years, 3 months ago at Dec 10 7:24
7 votes
"'Twas a long time ago, longer now than it seems in a place perhaps you've seen in your dreams. For the story you're about to be told began with the holiday worlds of auld. Now you've probably wondered where holidays come from. If you haven't, I'd say it's time you begun." A 75-minute charmer of a motion picture that transcends age, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas should be part of eve... read more

Review of The Nightmare Before Christmas

10 years, 10 months ago at May 1 22:52
3 votes
The Nightmare Before Christmas represents what one might argue to be the most famous and well known stopmotion film of all time. It's one of the few films that generally receive annual viewings, and it's often raved as Tim Burton's best film (despite actually being directed by Henry Selick). Even if this is a case of style over substance, I couldn't help but be enchanted by this visually stunning ... read more

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9 months, 4 weeks ago at May 24 19:49
1 vote
Una bonita película para ver, véase en Halloween o véase en Navidades. Es una curiosa combinación que es creativa de por sí. A nivel visual es un deleite también.
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Bored and unhappy with the life of being The Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington of Halloween Town, sets out to find something exciting. Jack discovers Christmas Town and takes it upon himself to take over the duties of Santa to deliver toys across the world to children.
Release date: 29 October 1993
UPC: 717951000088
Tags: Animation (92), Musical (62), Christmas (52), Fantasy (48), Halloween (43), 1993 (33), 1990s (29), Stop Motion (28), Family (21), Tim Burton (20), Animated (18), Romance (13), Music (11), Black Comedy (11), Santa Claus (11), (11), Danny Elfman (9), Disney (8), Skeleton (8), Usa (7)
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“Una bonita película para ver, véase en Halloween o véase en Navidades. Es una curiosa combinación que es creativa de por sí. A nivel visual es un deleite también.” read more

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