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.
Practical Effects
Stop-motion so meticulous it probably caused divorces
Score
Danny Elfman's Broadway-goth bangers that live rent-free
Production
Burton's sketches brought to life through sheer stubbornness
Director
Henry Selick
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)
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)
Randy Crenshaw
Mr. Hyde / Behemoth / Vampire Corpse Dad (voice)
Carmen Twillie
Undersea Gal / Man Under the Stairs (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tim Burton didn't direct it—Henry Selick did, leading to decades of credit theft. Burton was busy being sad about Batman Returns.
This film basically invented Hot Topic and the 'Is it a Halloween or Christmas movie?' debate that destroys families annually.
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