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Year: 1993
Runtime: 76 min
Language: English
Director: Henry Selick
In this delightfully spooky-ooky tale, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington's Halloween fatigue sparks a quest for something more. A chance discovery of Christmastown ignites his imagination, and he hatches a plan to bring holiday cheer under his eerie control. But as Christmas chaos ensues, Jack learns that even the most well-intentioned skeletons can't outdo the true magic of the season.
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Last Updated: November 15, 2024 at 17:11
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