Before Christmas(1993) | The Nightmare

Danny Elfman wrote the songs before a formal script even existed, using Burton’s sketches and descriptions as a guide. Elfman also provided the , as his demo vocals were considered irreplaceable. Songs like "This Is Halloween" and "What's This?" have since become seasonal staples for two different holidays. Cultural Impact

The film was a massive undertaking, requiring over 100 people and three years to complete. The Nightmare Before Christmas(1993)

At 24 frames per second, the animators had to pose the puppets over 110,000 times to complete the film. Musical Legacy Danny Elfman wrote the songs before a formal