Highlights
- Key takeaways:
- The Nightmare Before Christmas is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a theatrical re-release and special events at Disney parks.
- Fans can pick up a stylish vinyl copy of the movie's soundtrack, featuring surreal artwork, on September 29th.
- Despite Tim Burton being credited, Henry Selick deserves recognition as the actual creator of the film, which has had a significant cultural impact.
The Nightmare Before Christmas marks its 30th anniversary this year, and select theaters across the U.S. and Canada will show the film for eager fans itching like a burlap sack full of bugs. But that's not the only way audiences can celebrate the occasion.
The Nightmare Before Christmas fans will want to flock around their local theaters when this one comes along. The surprisingly dark Christmas movie has been a holiday staple over the 30 years since its original release, starting as more of a sleeper hit before exploding in popularity. So those looking to pay proper tribute may want to check their local theaters for showtimes because October will be their time to shine. But a theatrical re-release isn't the only way to show love for the beloved film.
As revealed by Business Wire, theaters throughout the two countries will feature showings of The Nightmare Before Christmas on October 20th, offering fans the rare treat of seeing the timeless spooky classic on the big screen. Not only that, but Disney is also celebrating the film's 30th anniversary in a few other ways. For one, fans can soon pick up a stylish vinyl copy of the movie's soundtrack with gorgeously surreal artwork on the records. This collectible will be available on September 29th at most retailers.
The new vinyl release is probably the second-best way to experience the soundtrack behind seeing composer Danny Elfman shred it at Coachella. But aside from that particular method of celebration, several Disney parks will also see some Nightmare Before Christmas overlays and special events. This includes the annual Haunted Mansion re-theme at Disneyland and characters and decorations coming to other parks worldwide. However, the theatrical release is probably more feasible for most fans on short notice.
Although Tim Burton did not direct The Nightmare Before Christmas, fans still consider it one of his most iconic works. It's a shame because actual creator Henry Selick came up with something meaningful to a legion of audiences. The story of an eccentric main character who wants to try something new despite everyone else pushing him to stay in his lane is particularly relatable to countless viewers. But while Burton originally inspired the film via a short poem, the fully-fleshed movie was largely the work of Selick. So it's worth giving credit where credit is due.
Still, there's no denying the cultural impact The Nightmare Before Christmas had on generations of kids and adults. That's not even to mention the movie's impression on the fashion world. Going to a t-shirt section without seeing some of these Burton-esque characters is hard. The point is, it's worth checking out one of the theatrical showings of this film, and maybe a trip to Hot Topic beforehand is also warranted.
The Nightmare Before Christmas will return to theaters on October 20th in the U.S. and Canada and is also available to stream on Disney Plus.
Source: Business Wire