USA,
1993, 76 min
Directed by:
Henry SelickCinematography:
Pete KozachikComposer:
Danny ElfmanCast:
Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix, Paul Reubens, Ken Page, Danny Elfman, Sherwood Ball, Edward Ivory, Greg Proops, Billie HayesVOD (5)
Plots(1)
The Nightmare Before Christmas tells the heartfelt tale of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, and all things that go bump in the night. Bored with the same old tricks and treats, he yearns for something more, and soon stumbles upon the glorious magic of Christmas Town! Jack decides to bring this joyful holiday back to Halloween Town. But as his dream to fill Santa's shoes unravels, it's up to Sally, the rag doll who loves him, to stitch things back together (iTunes)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1994 - Best Achievement in Visual Effects
Golden Globes
- 1994 - Danny Elfman (Best Original Score)
The Saturn Awards
- 2009 - Best DVD Classic Film Release
- 1994 - Best Fantasy Film
- 1994 - Danny Elfman (Best Music)
- 1994 - Henry Selick (Best Director)
- 1994 - Ariel Velasco-Shaw, Eric Leighton, Gordon Baker (Best Special / Visual Effects)