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The Nightmare Before Christmas

Original review by Top 100 Christmas Movies · Independent & ad-free

1993 - PG - 76 MINS - FAMILY

Top cast: Danny Elfman, Catherine O'Hara

In a nutshell

When Jack accidentally discovers Christmastown, he gets a new lease on life and plots to bring Christmas under his control by capturing Santa. But Jack soon discovers even the best laid plans go awry.

Our review

This stop-motion animated classic takes the Christmas story and turns it on its head.  It is inventive, funny and has a soundtrack to marvel broadway.  A bonus is you can watch it in both October and December.

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