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The Nightmare Before Christmas

7.9Oct 9, 19931h 16mFantasyAnimationFamily

Directed by Henry Selick

Written by Michael McDowell, Caroline Thompson, Tim Burton, Tim Burton

Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning in his place. But, as the holiday approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend Sally tries to foil his well-meaning yet misguided plans.

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Cast

Danny Elfman

Danny Elfman

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

Chris Sarandon

Chris Sarandon

Jack Skellington (voice)

Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara

Sally / Shock (voice)

William Hickey

William Hickey

Dr. Finkelstein (voice)

Glenn Shadix

Glenn Shadix

Mayor (voice)

Paul Reubens

Paul Reubens

Lock (voice)

Ken Page

Ken Page

Oogie Boogie (voice)

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Edward Ivory

Santa Claus (voice)

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Susan McBride

Big Witch / WWD. (voice)

Debi Durst

Debi Durst

Corpse Kid / Corpse Mom / Small Witch (voice)

Greg Proops

Greg Proops

Harlequin Demon / Devil / Sax Player (voice)

Kerry Katz

Kerry Katz

Man Under Stairs / Vampire / Corpse Dad (voice)

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