The Nightmare Before Christmas

Few films compare to The Nightmare Before Christmas in terms of the bizarre and the entrancing gothic motifs that it creates. Created by the imagination of Tim Burton, famous for his gothic film work including Edward Scissorhands and Corpse Bride, The Nightmare Before Christmas was one of the first films to bring his dark and quirky style to the masses. Proving to be an immense hit in 1993, Burton helped create some of the most well-loved gothic characters in film, such as Sally, Oogie Boogie and the now incredibly famous Jack Skellington.  These detailed and interesting characters are also strange and bizarre, making them uniquely appealing to a gothic audience, which explains why so much merchandise has been created from the movie:

• Clothing and T Shirts
• Stuffed Toys
• Bags
• Stationary
• Mugs
• Cushions 
• Stickers, Keyrings and other accessories

The popularity of The Nightmare Before Christmas has made it a cult classic and the beloved characters have appeared in several videogames, books and trading cards as well as their best-selling range of movie merch. Jack Skellington in particular has gained a massive following, with large, fully opposable figurines being made in his image. His incredibly expressive face, which required around 800 separate heads during filming , has become a style icon in gothic fashion, inspiring many different printed t shirt and hoodie designs that show the immense range of his expressions. Many designs also feature his smiling face on home accessories such as doorknockers and other creative Nightmare Before Christmas merch. 

Utterly original, The Nightmare Before Christmas captured the imagination of millions and has continued to be an immensely popular gothic film almost 20 years after its original release. With its characters being well known worldwide, you’re just as likely to find some Jack Skellington apparel in Europe or Japan as you are in the US, showing how accessible this film has become. With a totally unique style, it’s no surprise that this gothic style became immensely popular and that Nightmare Before Christmas merch is still so desired. From the strange mind of Tim Burton, this gothic film has become the cornerstone for his distinctive brand of cinematography and truly brought an alternative story telling method to the masses. 

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