The Nightmare Before Christmas was released in 1993, produced from a story by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick, with music by Danny Elfman. It follows Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, who discovers Christmas Town and tries to take over the holiday. The film became a cult favourite for both Halloween and Christmas, and its songs and score spread widely online in edits, tributes and seasonal posts. This short excerpt is still shared because it instantly evokes that distinctive world.