1993 · 76 min · PG

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Name: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Genre: Fantasy, Animation, Family
Released: 1993
Duration: 76 min
Cast: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix

Directed by Henry Selick · Fantasy, Animation, Family

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) is a Fantasy film, directed by Henry Selick. It runs 76 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of obsession and identity run throughout.

Composer

Danny Elfman

Cinematography

Pete Kozachik

Cast

Danny ElfmanChris SarandonCatherine O'HaraWilliam HickeyGlenn ShadixPaul ReubensKen PageEdward Ivory

The world of this film

Setting

Urban

When

Timeless

Season

Winter

Premise & themes

Themes

Obsession Identity

Tone

WhimsicalDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist

Non Human LeadSolo Lead

Pacing

Propulsive

Based on

Pure Fiction

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