In The Nightmare Before Christmas, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, Jack Skellington, stumbles into Christmas Town and falls for the sights, sounds and snow. But his attempt to take over the holiday descends into comic catastrophe—teaching him that you can’t fake what you don’t feel. Directed from a story by Tim Burton, this stop-motion masterpiece blends gothic whimsy with heart-felt holiday spirit. For fans of the strange, the beautiful and the festive—this one’s an essential screening.
Starring:
Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara
Directed By:
Henry Selick
Running time:
77 mins