Release Date: 1993-10-09
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.
Rating: 7.833 / 10
Danny Elfman
as Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)
Chris Sarandon
as Jack Skellington (voice)
Catherine O'Hara
as Sally / Shock (voice)
William Hickey
as Dr. Finkelstein (voice)
Glenn Shadix
as Mayor (voice)
Caroline Thompson - Screenplay
Don Hahn - Producer
Michael McDowell - Adaptation
Denise Di Novi - Producer
Henry Selick - Director
I suppose I missed watching it at the proper time so I will explain it as not surviving well after all these years. The idea is daring, the stop motion is OKish and Danny Elfman's OST is quite good...
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 Tow...