Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along

About Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along

The sing-along version of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas was released in 2022, and it was a resounding success for families and holiday movie enthusiasts around the world. Given a content rating of PG, it is suitable for all ages. The movie takes viewers on a magical journey with on-screen lyrics, allowing them to sing along to their favorite songs from the beloved 1993 classic. The plot revolves around Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King and the mastermind behind Halloween Town’s annual spookfest. Jack becomes bored with the same celebration year after year and stumbles upon Christmas Town. Enchanted by it, he embarks on an adventure to recreate the spirit of Christmas in Halloween Town, which results in a series of entertaining and unforeseen events.

Making / Production

Tim Burton's carnival-esque imagination, paired with the magical world created by Henry Selick, the film's director, the 2022 sing-along version of The Nightmare Before Christmas was a tremendous production feat, delivering a refreshing take on its predecessor. With the addition of on-screen lyrics, viewers were invited to be a part of the narrative and the songs, adding a whole new fun-filled, interactive dimension to the viewing experience.

Actors

• Danny Elfman - As the singing voice of Jack Skellington, Elfman brilliantly captures the character's longing for something beyond Halloween.
• Chris Sarandon - Provided the speaking voice for Jack Skellington, conveying his charisma and charm.
• Catherine O'Hara - Voiced Sally, bringing emotional depth to the character through expressive vocals.
• William Hickey - Voiced Dr. Finkelstein, perfectly capturing the character's eccentricities.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• The movie is based on a poem written by Tim Burton in 1982 while working as an animator for Disney.
• The Nightmare Before Christmas is not directed by Tim Burton, rather it was directed by Henry Selick.
• The film is often misquoted as being a Tim Burton's "directorial" project due to marketing reasons.

Quotes

• "This is Halloween, everybody make a scene!" – Ensemble
• "Just because I cannot see it, doesn't mean I can't believe it!" – Jack Skellington
• "We can live like Jack and Sally if we want." – Sally

Music, Soundtrack

• "This Is Halloween" - Song performed by the Citizens of Halloween Town that introduces the audience to the spooky festivities.
• "What's This?" - Expresses Jack Skellington's amazement upon discovering Christmas Town.
• "Sally's Song" - Sung by Sally, who is filled with a sense of foreboding and concern for Jack's obsession with Christmas.