The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the "real world." When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life -- he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. But Jack soon discovers even the best-laid plans of mice and skeleton men can go seriously awry.
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Film Credits
Director: Henry Selick
Writer: Caroline Thompson
Producer: Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi, Danny Elfman, Kathleen Gavin, Jill Jacobs, Diane Minter Lewis and Philip Lofaro
Cast: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix, Paul Reubens, Ken Page and Ed Ivory