The Nightmare Before Christmas
(1993)
Directed by Henry Selick
Written by Tim Burton
Danny Elfman .... Jack Skellington (singing)
Chris Sarandon .... Jack Skellington (voice)
Catherine O'Hara .... Sally(voice)
Please give specific examples of the gothic elements found in this film by filling
out the graph below.
Characteristics of
Gothicism
The gothic castle with
its subterranean
rooms, secret
chambers, trap doors,
torture chambers –
usually located in a far
off place.
Romantic Hero is
dark, melancholy, and
mysterious with a hint
of villiany in his past.
He may have a
physical defect or
lingering disease.
Climatic points in the
story are accompanied
by climatic elements
such as wind, storm,
thunder, or lightning
The supernatural –
such as ghosts, evil
forces, the devil,
witches.
A beautiful, terrorized,
victimized young
woman
Awful objects
(Or objects use for
terrible purposes)
Atmosphere is
essential; it must be
eerie, with whispering
servants, shadows, etc.
The Nightmare Before Christmas