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Features: English, French, Spanish, Subtitled
Editor's Note
Tim Burton's stop-motion animated feature finds Pumpkin King Jack Skellington thinking the grass is greener over in Santa Claus's holiday. He marshals all his goblins and ghouls to take over Christmas, but alas--poor Jack belongs to Halloween. An amazing visual and musical feast that should be seen at least twice to catch all the kinks and quirks in the nooks and crannies. Academy Award Nominations: Best Visual Effects.
Plot Summary
Tired of being an object of fear for small children, Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloweentown, sets out to replace Santa Claus and oversee Christmas festivities for a year. A trio of ghastly ghouls is assigned to the task of kidnapping Saint Nick; meanwhile, Jack attends to the Yuletide activities, giving them a frightful new twist in the process.
| Features | Enter an extraordinary world filled with magic and wonder -- where every holiday has its own special land ... and imaginative, one-of-a-kind characters! 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. This critically acclaimed movie milestone captured the heart and imagination of audiences everywhere with its Academy Award(R)-nominated stop-motion effects, engaging Grammy(R)-nominated music, and the genius of Tim Burton (BATMAN, PLANET OF THE APES). THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHIRSTMAS -- a delightful treat the whole family will enjoy! |
| Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
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Release Information
|  | Studio: Buena Vista |
| Release Date: 10/25/2005 |
| Running Time: 76 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1993 | | Catalog ID: 4931103 | | UPC: 00786936690873 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew | Kathleen Gavin - Producer | | Danny Elfman - Composer | | Tim Burton - Production Designer | | Michael McDowell - Screenwriter | | Denise Di Novi - Producer | | Caroline Thompson - Screenwriter | | William Hickey - Voice | | Glenn Shadix - Voice | | Stan Webb - Editor | | Pete Kozachik - Director of Photography | | Tim Burton - Screenwriter | | Pee-Wee Herman - Voice | | Chris Sarandon - Voice | | Catherine O'Hara - Voice | | Danny Elfman - Voice | | Tim Burton - Producer | | Denise Di Novi - Production Designer | | Ken Page - Voice | | Henry Selick - Director |
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| | Professional Reviews | New York Times
"...Delectably ghoulish....A major step forward for both stop-motion animation [and for Burton]..." 10/09/1993 p.13Sight and Sound
"...A rich, inventive score by Danny Elfman..." 12/01/1994 p.53-4 Entertainment Weekly
"...Charming...A terrific package..." -- Rating: A 12/23/1994 p.81 Chicago Sun-Times
"...A feast for the eyes and the imagination..." 10/27/2000 p.40 Chicago Sun-Times
"...First, go for the story. Then go back just to look in the corners of the screen, and appreciate the little visual surprises and inspirations that are tucked into every nook and cranny..." 10/22/1993 p.34 Empire
5 stars out of 5 -- "[With] vivid background characters, underplayed by deeply felt relationships, priceless gags and thoroughly hummable tunes which inspire varied and imaginative musical sequences." 01/01/2008 p.198-199 |
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