"The Nightmare Before Christmas" is a 1993 stop-motion animated musical dark fantasy film directed by Henry Selick and produced and conceived by Tim Burton. The film follows the story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who stumbles upon Christmas Town and becomes obsessed with celebrating Christmas. As Jack tries to take over the role of Santa Claus, he inadvertently puts Christmas in jeopardy, leading to chaotic and humorous consequences.