Yes, it's true, the classic holiday film "The Nightmare Before Christmas" was directed by the renowned filmmaker Tim Burton. The film was released in 1993 and has since become a cult classic, known for its dark and unique take on Christmas. The story follows Jack Skellington, a character who is tired of Halloween and discovers Christmas Town, where he tries to bring his own version of Christmas to Halloween Town. The film is famous for its stop-motion animation style and unique characters.