Behind the Screams: Making Nightmare Before Christmas
Fans of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas have a spooky treat waiting in the bonus features of the original DVD release—The Making of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, a 1993 documentary that opens the coffin lid on how this beloved film came to life.
A Rare Glimpse into the Stop-Motion Process
The Making Nightmare Before Christmas documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at the groundbreaking stop-motion animation process that defined this cult classic. Interviews with Tim Burton, Henry Selick, Kathleen Gavin, and other key creators walk viewers through the creative vision, challenges, and artistry involved in bringing Halloween Town to life.
From designing Jack Skellington’s iconic look to building the detailed miniature sets and animating frame by frame, the feature reveals just how much work and imagination it took to craft each eerie moment.
For Fans of Animation and Filmmaking
This 1993 featurette is more than just a DVD extra—it’s a valuable time capsule of how practical effects, storytelling, and creative teamwork blended into one unforgettable film. Whether you’re a Disney fan, an animation nerd, or just curious about the film’s lasting legacy, this documentary delivers.
