The Nightmare Before Christmas - 1993 Review

Tim Burton couldn't convince Disney to make this film, when he worked at the studio as an animator, but when he had success with Pee Wee and BeetleJuice he pushed this into production and had his team spend over two years doing the stop motion animation needed to bring his dark twisted vision to life.

It may give some sensitive kids the creeps, but most will like the dark humor of course.

It's the story about Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King who brings everyone Halloween every year.  He's decided he wants to be better liked and respected... like Santa Claus is, so he decides to experience Christmas Town for himself.  He kidnaps Santa and decides to make Christmas happen even better than ever..... of course what he considers better, terrifies the population... !!!

The film features the voices of Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara,  William Hickey,  Paul Reubens and others.   The songs and music are by ex- Oingo Boingo leader, Danny Elfman.  (He's done most of the scores for Tim Burton and Sam Raimi movies over the last several years).

(You'll probably be reminded of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas )

4 1/2  raised to 5.

The Nightmare Before Christmas     1993   Directed by Tim Burton