"The Nightmare Before Christmas" is a 1993 stop-motion animated film directed by Henry Selick and based on a story by Tim Burton
. The film tells the story of Jack Skellington, the King of "Halloween Town," who discovers "Christmas Town" and schemes to take over the holiday
. The film is a delightful musical that showcases the different perspectives of the characters and their understanding of the world around them
. It has become a cult film over the years and has been re-released in theaters for its 30th anniversary and in commemoration of The Walt Disney Company's centennial
