The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Yes, these are Tim Burton's designs and yes, it was his idea. But this film - like many other great stop motion films - was directed by the underappreciated Henry Selick. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... Gorgeous flick. Insanely catchy songs. Stunning visuals. A modern classic? Why yes. But I assume you want more. After yet another succesful Halloween the leader of Halloweentown, Jack Skellington, is feeling a bit under the weather. He thinks he is lacking something and the usual stuff brings him no more joy. Whilst pondering and walking, he accidentally comes across a couple of door that lead to other towns where different holidays are placed central. It is Christmas Town in particular that takes his fancy and all the impressions and feelings give Jack the idea that maybe this year, he and his collection of ghouls, monsters and spooks might take over Christmas. Not in any mean spirited way, mind you. They actually want to do their best to bring joy, but being onl...
