Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

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Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas is a 1993 stop-motion animated musical fantasy directed by Henry Selick from a story by Burton. The film follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who discovers Christmas and becomes enchanted by its spirit. Eager to bring the holiday to life in his own way, Jack kidnaps Santa Claus and attempts to deliver twisted gifts on Christmas morning, but his well-intentioned scheme threatens to ruin the holiday for children everywhere. Sally, Jack’s devoted companion, recognizes the danger in his plans and works to prevent the disaster from unfolding.

This DVD release from Buena Vista Pictures Distribution features the film in its entirety with a runtime of 76 minutes and carries a PG rating. The single-disc edition showcases the groundbreaking stop-motion animation that made this musical a standout achievement in the medium, with hundreds of handcrafted puppets and intricate sets bringing Burton’s darkly whimsical vision to life. Own this beloved holiday classic on physical media at a used price.