THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Based on a story and characters by Tim Burton
Adaptation by Michael McDowell
Screenplay by Caroline Thompson
Directed by Henry Selick

Danny Elfman
Chris Sarandon
Catherine O'Hara
Ken Page

Premiere date: October 9, 1993
PG for some scary images.

Halloweentown's beloved Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington, is popular but bored in his spooky home. Deciding he likes Christmastown better, he attempts to take over the Christmas holiday. Against the advice of Sally, a lonely rag doll who has feelings for him, Jack enlists three mischievous trick-or-treaters – Lock, Shock, and Barrel – to help him kidnap Santa Claus. Jack eventually realizes his mistake but has to contend with the evil Oogie Boogie before he can make things right and restore Christmas.

1 Academy Award Nomination
Best Visual Effects

Henry's Relic

Director Henry Selick with one of the hundreds of puppets used to create his wondrous animated film, Coraline.

CORALINE

Based on the novel by Neil Gaiman
Written and directed by Henry Selick

Dakota Fanning
Teri Hatcher
Keith David
Robert Bailey, Jr.
John Hodgman

Premiere date: February 6, 2009
PG for thematic elements, scary images, some language and suggestive humor.

Coraline Jones is bored in her new home until she finds a secret door that leads her into a world that's just like her own...but better! But when this fantastical adventure turns dangerous and her 'other' Mother tries to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness and bravery to get home.

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