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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) original theatrical poster
#5 of 1993

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

1993 · 76 minutes · Directed by Henry Selick
IMDb rating7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Box office gross$109M

Synopsis

Halloween Town is a fantasy world inhabited by monsters and supernatural beings associated with the holiday. Jack Skellington, the town's patron spirit and respected "Pumpkin King", leads its annual celebrations alongside the Mayor. However, Jack grows weary of the routine and longs for something new.

Starring

Danny ElfmanChris SarandonCatherine O'HaraWilliam HickeyGlenn Shadix
Box office
$109 million
Budget
$18 million
IMDb votes
419,626

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