Vote up all the hidden details that make you want to revisit Halloween Town.
Since its release in 1993, Tim Burton'sThe Nightmare Before Christmas has become a holiday staple for the pumpkin season. There is a delightful innocence and charm among the creepy-crawlies and creatures that run amok in Halloween Town. And over the years, fans who have watched the Henry Selick-directed stop-motion charmer again and again have noticed small details, Easter eggs, and hidden treats.
Here are a few hidden details in The Nightmare Before Christmas that made us realize it is time for a rewatch. Speaking of rewatches, this stone-cold classic is far from the only Halloween film that's perfect for the holiday. Don't forget about Frankenweenie, Hocus Pocus, and Coco. All of these and more are now streaming on Disney+.
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The Wolfman's Nightcap Might Be A Reference To His Dark Past
When all the creatures gather, the Wolfman is wearing a ruffled nightcap reminiscent of the one Granny wore in the story of "Little Red Riding Hood." This might be a tongue-in-cheek reference to his early adventures as the Big Bad Wolf.
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Danny Elfman Makes A Surprise Cameo As An Undead Musician
Danny Elfman, the film's composer, the singing voice of Jack Skellington, and the former lead singer of Oingo Boingo, makes a little cameo as the little man who lives inside the stand-up bass.
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'Tender Lumpling' Is Not Just A Term Of Eerie Endearment
In the song "This is Halloween," song maestro and rocker Danny Elfman makes reference to his rocker roots with the term "tender lumplings," which is an Oingo Boingo song.
Dr. Finkelstein feeds his assistant Igor from a box of treats featuring a picture of Frankenweenie, the title character in an early Tim Burton short that was later made into a full-length feature film.
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In Halloween Town, EVERYONE Gets Into The Christmas Spirit
