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The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - Jumpscare Guide

19931:16:00
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7.9PG

Plot

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.

Director

Henry Selick
Henry Selick

Cast

Danny Elfman
Danny ElfmanJack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)
Chris Sarandon
Chris SarandonJack Skellington (voice)
Catherine O'Hara
Catherine O'HaraSally / Shock (voice)
William Hickey
William HickeyDr. Finkelstein (voice)
Glenn Shadix
Glenn ShadixMayor (voice)
Paul Reubens
Paul ReubensLock (voice)
Ken Page
Ken PageOogie Boogie (voice)
Edward IvorySanta Claus (voice)
Susan McBrideBig Witch / WWD. (voice)
Debi Durst
Debi DurstCorpse Kid / Corpse Mom / Small Witch (voice)
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Jumpscare Rating
A

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Short: No sudden scares detected. Safe viewing for anxiety-prone audiences.

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