October 27, 2025

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (1993) MOVIE REVIEW

18 minutes

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With Halloween drawing near, Aaron & Johnald give their The Nightmare Before Christmas Movie Commentary Reaction, Recap, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review!

Aaron Alexander & John Humphrey react to The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), the iconic stop-motion musical fantasy directed by Henry Selick (Coraline, James and the Giant Peach) and based on the original story and characters created by Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice). Produced by Danny Elfman and Caroline Thompson, this beloved cult classic bridges the worlds of Halloween and Christmas in one unforgettable tale.

The film follows Jack Skellington (voiced by Chris Sarandon – Fright Night, The Princess Bride, with singing voice by Danny Elfman – Oingo Boingo, The Simpsons) as the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town who grows bored with his spooky routine and stumbles upon the magic of Christmas Town. His attempt to take over Santa’s holiday leads to chaos, self-discovery, and some of the most imaginative animation ever created.

The cast also features Catherine O’Hara (Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek) as Sally, the ragdoll with a heart of gold; William Hickey (Prizzi’s Honor, The Jerky Boys) as Dr. Finkelstein; Glenn Shadix (Beetlejuice, Demolition Man) as Mayor of Halloween Town; and Ken Page (Dreamgirls, Cats) as the jazzy villain Oogie Boogie.

Iconic and highly searched moments include Jack’s haunting “What’s This?” sequence, the kidnapping of Santa Claus, Oogie Boogie’s musical showdown, and Sally’s bittersweet “Sally’s Song.” With its handcrafted stop-motion visuals, Elfman’s timeless music, and a perfect blend of eerie and heartfelt, The Nightmare Before Christmas remains one of the most enduring animated films ever made — a masterpiece that captures both the spirit of Halloween and the joy of Christmas.

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