Nightmare Before Christmas Screening
Henry Selick's classic stop-motion film is coming to Hastings, offering a unique blend of Halloween and Christmas spirit. With its stunning animation and catchy soundtrack, this film is a must for fans of Tim Burton and animated classics.
Dir: Henry Selick
Cast: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix, Paul Reubens, Ken Page, Edward Ivory
76 mins · 1993 · United States of America · Cert PG · English
IMDb 7.9/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 95% · Metacritic 82/100 · TMDB 7.9/10 · Trakt 80%
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 17 nominations total
Henry Selick, known for his work on stop-motion classics, brings to life the story of Jack Skellington, a resident of Halloween Town who becomes obsessed with celebrating Christmas. The film features a talented voice cast, including Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, and Catherine O'Hara, and boasts a range of memorable characters, from the mad scientist to the two-faced mayor. With its dark and enjoyable animation, coupled with a marvellous score from Danny Elfman, this film is a treat for audiences of all ages.
The Nightmare Before Christmas is a 76-minute American stop-motion animated musical fantasy film, rated PG, and has garnered widespread critical acclaim, with scores of 7.9/10 on IMDb, 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 82/100 on Metacritic. The film has been nominated for numerous awards, including an Oscar, and has become a cult classic since its release in 1993.
The film will be screened at the ODEON Hastings, Hastings, on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Tickets are on sale with the button beside the article.
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What viewers say
CaratLife · 10/10
This will always be one of my #1 favorites! The songs and music are amazing, but I did not expect anything less of Danny Elfman. Summing up; I love Disney, I love stop-motion, I love 'monsters' with a kind heart, I love Tim Burton.. Can't get enough, this will live on forever.
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aldy
The Nightmare Before Christmas was really good. I mean, the music and songs were fun and that's 90% of the movie, so it obviously must be pretty good at the very least, right? The stopmotion too was fantastic, and the premise was interesting enough for a Christmas movie. I probably would have loved it as a kid.
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benoliver999 · 6/10
‘tis the season so I thought it was probably a good time to catch up with this one at last. The Nightmare Before Christmas is an enchanting trifecta of Tim Burton’s signature Gothic style and wit, Henry Selick’s talent for stop-motion animation and Danny Elfman’s whimsical score. Burton and Selick take us on an imaginative journey through Christmas and Halloween. The sets are fantastic and it’s clear that rather than just being a quick holiday…
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Idek · 6/10
Difficult to judge film... perfect animation, good soundtrack, but plot reception and overall idea a bit too heavy.
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Mad Matty · 3/10
Hoping to have a festive night watching films to keep us excited for Christmas, this turned into a nightmare before Christmas. My hopes were raised by learning that it's a Tim Burton film, the man behind "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (2005). My hopes were shattered by seeing this dreadful film. Either I just wasn't in the mood for this film, or it really was as boring and pointless as I thought. I'd say it's a little more Halloween than…
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The_Argentinian
I just watched it for the first time. The story is hard to follow (people who have seen it a dozen times will say "really?"). I guess it's easier to like if you grew up watching it.
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KevinSocial9697 · 7/10
OK...........this film was underwhelming to me and I don't know if it is because I am a little too old for it as I don't feel the usual Disney formula of trying to appeal to kids and adults, do not get me wrong as this is still a good film but in usual Tim Burton fashion, it is style over substance. Still think it is enjoyable enough but it isn't a Christmas classic like a lot of people like to think it is, but this is just in my opinion. Ain't…
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SpuppolSenpai · 6/10
The story is nul and this film should be voided
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