Nightmare Before Christmas
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas is a 1993 stop-motion animated film blending gothic aesthetics with holiday cheer, following Jack Skellington's quest to bring Christmas to Halloween Town.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas, directed by Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton, is a landmark in animation and holiday films. Released in 1993, the movie is celebrated for its unique stop-motion animation, dark yet whimsical visual style, and memorable music by Danny Elfman. The story follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who becomes enamored with Christmas after stumbling upon Christmas Town. His well-intentioned, but misguided, attempt to take over Christmas leads to a series of humorous and heartwarming misadventures. The film's gothic charm and cross-holiday appeal have made it a beloved classic, inspiring merchandise, adaptations, and fan devotion for decades.