10 Best Horror Movie Musicals To Watch This Halloween 2020
3. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
The Nightmare Before Christmas is not just one of the most beloved horror musicals to watch at Halloween, but simply the most popular to watch during the autumn season. It takes a bold narrative of combining the spooky holiday of Halloween with the more cheery, festive Christmas and executes the concept perfectly.
The Nightmare Before Christmas would not have had the same influence if it were produced through hand-drawn animation or CGI. The medium of stop motion is what helped to define its gothic, unique image and showcase Tim Burton's artistic creativity. The detailing of the fictional Halloween Town is incredible and the fluidity of the camera movement is impressive, even today.
Of course, the seasonal film isn't just a triumph because of the visuals but also for its soundtrack. Danny Elfman composes a score than is evocative to the senses and effortlessly marries to the movement of the characters.
From delightfully odd characters to an engaging storyline, it's a film which invites you for its somehow comforting setting whilst still having an unhinged atmosphere.