WTF Happened to THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (1993)?

WTF Happened To This Movie? – The JoBlo series that looks at troubled productions, curious creative decisions, box-office failures, surprising successes, and cult favorites!

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, conceived and produced (but not directed) by eccentric filmmaker Tim Burton, is now a beloved dual-holiday classic. But the 1993 animated musical faced numerous challenges, from creative clashes and the technical complications of the stop-motion process to the story's originator occupied making another feature at the same time. Hop in the sleigh with Jack and find out "WTF Happened To THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS!"

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[badbiker]

I absolutely agree with your assessment. "Is it a Halloween or Christmas move?" Yes.

[brewesharp]

Nice how disney didnt want their name on it untill it became a hit

[motherplayer]

Good on Burton to do right by Selick by being a producer on his next project, James and The Giant Peach, as a way of thanks for taking on those duties. Also ironic how they put it on the Touchstone banner for worries it might be too much for their reputation and now here we are today and Disney now proudly calls it "A Disney Film".

[kevincooper]

The thought of them making a cgi sequel sends shivers down my spine 😱😱😱

[Omar-wqdz]

People always assume Tim Burton directed this movie, but I understand why, since it pretty much looks and sounds like a film he would direct

[andygogocomics]

This was real talent collaborating with just the right mix of people. No wonder almost everything Hollywood shits out now feels empty and uninspired.

[claiminglight]

Oogie Boogie sliced a pretty prominent childhood scar into my pysche! That thing is terrifying.

[CornishCreamtea]

There is a sequel to this Movie tucked away inside Kingdom hearts.

[sto]

God do I love this film. I have probably watched it 30plus times it never gets old
such a great mix of the macabre and holiday musical
Thats a spicy meatball of fun times

[wjgolden]

This is my transition movie from Halloween's October horror movie marathon to Christmas' movies. It's such a great movie for both holidays.

[CaptainCat]

It's been sadly over commercialized, but I still love it, AND I WOULD DEFINITELY RATHER WATCH THIS OVER CHRISTMAS STORY!

[shainewhite]

This is my sister's favorite movie!
It was nominated for Best Visual Effects but lost to JURASSIC PARK.
The film is a box office and critical success, making $90 million dollars against a $13 million dollar budget.

[eshedyson]

Q: How many times have you watched this movie?
Me: yes

[LikaLaruku]

Every year when I turn the calendar to October, I listen to the theme song on Youtube in every language available.

[Glowria_Explorez]

@1:56 I agree with this because, most of your best ideas come when you are not expecting it

[brybaby]

Just looking at Selick... @13:00

Tim, did you base your version of Wonka on this fellow?
Be honest, Tim.

[CornishCreamtea]

I still say this is a Burton Movie, even if he didn't direct it. it's got his fingerprints all over it.

[marcorock]

"it was deemed too dark and scary"
My 18 months daughter has been begging to watch and rewatch this movie over a hundred times already 😂

[rayschoch]

My grandkids favor "Nightmare…" but I like both it AND "Christmas Story."

[thecunninlynguist]

For the longest time I didn't know the mouse was involved