Best Holiday Film Round 1b: The Nightmare Before Christmas (11) vs Klaus (22)

[Chris]

The Nightmare Before Christmas
Release date: October 13, 1993 (limited), October 29, 1993 (United States)
Directed by: Tim Burton
Starring: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix, Paul Reubens, Ken Page, Ed Ivory
Plot: Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.



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Klaus
Release Date: 8 November 2019
Directed by: Sergio Pablos
Starring: Sergio Pablos, Marisa Roman, Matthew Teevan, Mercedes Gamero, Mikel Lejarza Ortiz, Gustavo Ferrada
Plot: A simple act of kindness always sparks another, even in a frozen, faraway place. When Smeerensburg's new postman, Jesper, befriends toymaker Klaus, their gifts melt an age-old feud and deliver a sleigh full of holiday traditions.
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[Marty McFourth]

Damn, this is really tough. I imagine most will go with Nightmare which is an amazing film, but I think Klaus is a modern classic. Everybody should see it, it really tugged on my heart strings. Very beautiful film.

 

[Chris]

Damn, this is really tough. I imagine most will go with Nightmare which is an amazing film, but I think Klaus is a modern classic. Everybody should see it, it really tugged on my heart strings. Very beautiful film.

Same thoughts really, going Klaus but I hate this matchup lol they were 5 and 6 on my list of I remember correctly

 

[Moon Bird]

Pretty sure I sing This Is Halloween at least once a week.

 

[Keith]

Not seen Klaus. Have heard good things though might try to catch it this month.