The film "Nightmare Before Christmas" was made in the early 1990s by Tim Burton, a director known for his dark and quirky films. The story was created by Burton and his long-time collaborator, Henry Selick. They drew inspiration from the holiday season, Halloween, and Tim Burton's love of stop-motion animation. The film was an independent project initially, but it eventually got picked up by Disney. The unique art style and darkly humorous plot made it a cult classic among fans of the genre.