Seriously, Why does this film rarely get brought up when discussing movies made by Tim Burton. (Even Corpse Bride gets more Recognition than this) In my opinion, this is one of his greater films in recent years. It harkens back to the director's golden days while delivering a heartfelt story with a dark and creepy edge that parodies and honors the horror genre.


It's stop motion animation is nothing short of AMAZING, I love how it all is in black and white and set in a sort of 50's Serbia. The character designs are all distinct and visually appealing and of course, Danny Elfman's Score is lovely and bonkers as per usual. Every year I watch this movie every Halloween and it keeps getting better and better with every viewing.

It's honestly a shame that this movie doesn't get the love that a lot of other well-known Tim Burton movies do. Don't get me wrong, it's definitely no "The Nightmare Before Christmas" but it's still a Lovely, Ernest and Occasionally Horrific movie that is way better then most everyone gives it credit for