# The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

English · Released 1993-10-09

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a 1993 English film. Danny Elfman and Tim Burton appear in it.

Cast: Danny Elfman as Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice), Tim Burton as Zero (voice) (uncredited)

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was The Nightmare Before Christmas released?
The Nightmare Before Christmas was released on 9 October 1993.

### Who stars in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Danny Elfman and Tim Burton star in The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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Retrieved: 2026-09-29