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09/10/1993 Fantasy, Animation, Family 1h 16m
78
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Overview

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.

  1. Henry Selick

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Danny Elfman

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

  2. Chris Sarandon

    Jack Skellington (voice)

  3. Catherine O'Hara

    Sally / Shock (voice)

  4. William Hickey

    Dr. Finkelstein (voice)

  5. Glenn Shadix

    Mayor (voice)

  6. Paul Reubens

    Lock (voice)

  7. Ken Page

    Oogie Boogie (voice)

  8. Edward Ivory

    Santa Claus (voice)

  9. Susan McBride

    Big Witch / WWD. (voice)

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2023-08-26
This is a cracking animation fantasy centring around "Jack Skellington" - the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. When he feels all just a bit deflated after one celebration, he happens upon Christmas Town and encounters Santa Claus preparing to bring jolity and happiness. "Jack" sends a few of his rather stupid henchmen to kidnap Santa, takes his place and proceeds to deliver Christmas gifts that... well... are not exactly typical. Can Santa be rescued in time?? The animation is wonderfully detailed, dark and enjoyable with plenty of characters including a mad scientist as well as a mummy, the tw...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$18,000,000.00

Revenue
$75,634,409.00

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