The Nightmare Before Christmas
Movie
1993
PG
1 HOUR 15 MINS
Animated
Children
Holiday
Fantasy
Comedy
The Pumpkin King of Halloweentown plans to kidnap Santa Claus and deliver chills instead of joy.
Cast & Crew
Danny Elfman Jack Skellington/Barrel
Chris Sarandon Jack
Catherine O'Hara Sally/Shock
William Hickey Evil Scientist
Glenn Shadix Mayor
Paul Reubens Lock
Ken Page Oogie Boogie
Ed Ivory Santa
Henry Selick Director
Michael McDowell Writer (Adaptation)
Caroline Thompson Writer
Tim Burton Producer
Denise Di Novi Producer
Danny Elfman Associate Producer
Kathleen Gavin Producer
Jill Jacobs Associate Producer
Diane Minter Lewis Associate Producer
Philip Lofaro Associate Producer
Danny Elfman Original Music
Pete Kozachik Cinematography
Stan Webb Film Editing
Tim Burton Production Designer
Denise Di Novi Production Designer
Mike Cachuela Storyboard
Richard L. Anderson Supervising Sound Editor
Ezra Dweck Foley Mixer
Shawn Murphy Score Mixer
Shawn Murphy Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Mike Cachuela Effects Artist
Kirk Scott Production Assistant
Eric Swenson Lighting Camera Operator
Ariel Velasco-Shaw Digital Effects Supervisor
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Monday, December 8
The Pumpkin King of Halloweentown plans to kidnap Santa Claus and deliver chills instead of joy.
Friday, December 12
The Pumpkin King of Halloweentown plans to kidnap Santa Claus and deliver chills instead of joy.
Sunday, December 14
The Pumpkin King of Halloweentown plans to kidnap Santa Claus and deliver chills instead of joy.
Saturday, December 20
The Pumpkin King of Halloweentown plans to kidnap Santa Claus and deliver chills instead of joy.
Wednesday, December 24
The Pumpkin King of Halloweentown plans to kidnap Santa Claus and deliver chills instead of joy.
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