Classic Friday : The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) 7/10

Starring : Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix, Paul Reubens
Director : Henry Selick
Running Time : 73 mins

Jack Skellington (Sarandon / Elfman) is the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, but has become tired of his lot in life. Whilst walking through the woods one night, he discovers a doorway which leads him to Christmas Town, and he takes it upon himself to kidnap Santa Claus and take over his duties in order to bring some variety into his life.

This is a nice little musical, with some interesting songs and a very amusing concept. Tim Burton's influence is very clear throughout, and this is a true holiday movie, great to watch on both Halloween and Christmas. It might be a little scary for very young children, but the creepiness is underplayed and it truly is a fun film.

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