The 1993 film "The Nightmare Before Christmas" was released on October 29, 1993. The film is a stop-motion animated musical fantasy film directed by Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton. It tells the story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who becomes bored with his role and decides to take over Christmas, only to find that the holiday has its own unique charms. The film is widely regarded as a classic and has become a staple of the holiday season.