The Nightmare Before Christmas

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Henry Selick

Writers

Caroline Thompson, Tim Burton, Michael McDowell

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

9 October 1993

Budget

$18,000,000

Box office

$75,634,409

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Danny Elfman

  Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)

• 

  Chris Sarandon

  Jack Skellington (voice)

• 

  Catherine O'Hara

  Sally / Shock (voice)

• 

  William Hickey

  Dr. Finkelstein (voice)

• 

  Glenn Shadix

  Mayor (voice)

• 

  Paul Reubens

  Lock (voice)

• 

  Ken Page

  Oogie Boogie (voice)

• Edward Ivory

  Santa Claus (voice)

• Susan McBride

  Big Witch / WWD. (voice)

• 

  Debi Durst

  Corpse Kid / Corpse Mom / Small Witch (voice)

• 

  Greg Proops

  Harlequin Demon / Devil / Sax Player (voice)

• 

  Kerry Katz

  Man Under Stairs / Vampire / Corpse Dad (voice)