"Nightmare Before Christmas" is a stop-motion animated film directed by Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton. Released in 1993, it tells the story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who becomes bored with his annual routine of scaring people. One day, he discovers Christmas Town and becomes fascinated by the holiday, leading him to attempt to take over Christmas. As Jack tries to bring his own version of Christmas to life, he enlists the help of the quirky residents of Halloween Town. However, his plans go awry, resulting in chaos and misunderstandings. The film features memorable songs by Danny Elfman and explores themes of identity and the clash of different holiday traditions.