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DirectorHenry Selick
Runtime1h 16m · PG
GenresAnimation · Family · Fantasy
Release1993-10-09
Film
The Nightmare Before Christmas
1993· PG· 1h 16m· Animation· Family· Fantasy
Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans.
1993-10-09
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Key Crew
DirectorHenry Selick
ScreenplayCaroline Thompson
ProducerDenise Di Novi
Director of PhotographyPete Kozachik
Original Music ComposerDanny Elfman
EditorStan Webb
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Details
Released1993-10-09
Runtime1h 16m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosTouchstone Pictures · Skellington Productions
Budget$18M
Box office$76M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.8/10 · 10463 votes
Original languageen
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