CHRISTMAS FILMS
The Nightmare before Christmas
About
Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion
Christmas Film World Cup pedigree
A Last 16 defeat in 2014 the only time they have emerged from the group
Rating
BBFC: Contains scary scenes
Trailer
Ranking
11
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1993
Trivia
Henry Selick
William Hickey, Paul Reubens, Glenn Shadix, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, Gregory Proops, Debi Durst, Kerry Katz, Ken Page, Danny Elfman, Susan McBride, Ed Ivory
Tim Burton has said the original poem was inspired after seeing Halloween merchandise display in a store being taken down and replaced by a Christmas display. The juxtaposition of ghouls and goblins with Santa and his reindeer sparked his imagination
Danny Elfman found writing Nightmare's 10 songs as "one of the easiest jobs I've ever had. I had a lot in common with Jack Skellington."
Competition History
2022
2nd Seed
4th in Group F with 60 pts
Group Stage elimination
2018
Group Stage elimination
2014
Last 16 exit against It's A Wonderful Life
2010
Group Stage