when was nightmare before christmas made

Nightmare Before Christmas was released in 1993 by Tim Burton. It is a stop-motion animated film that tells the story of Jack Skellington, a skeleton who lives in Halloween Town, and his desire to create his own holiday. Jack becomes obsessed with the idea of Christmas and accidentally kidnaps Santa Claus, leading to a series of hilarious and heartwarming events. The film has since become a cult classic and is considered one of Tim Burton's most beloved creations.