Main Street Matinees: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Director: Henry Selick Run Time: 76 min. Release Year: 1993

Starring: Catherine O’Hara, Chris Sarandon, Danny Elfman, Glenn Shadix, William Hickey

Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack’s rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans.

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The Main Street Matinees series brings four free, family‑friendly films to Rosendale Theatre this fall. Offering a program hand‑picked by our volunteers who serve on our Programming Committee to capture the spirit of the season. Think cozy autumn gatherings, beloved community traditions, and the joyful lead‑up to the holidays.

This free movie series offers an easy, welcoming way for audiences of all ages to enjoy great movies together in our historic Main Street theatre. We know you will enjoy these films and the sense of connection that makes Rosendale shine in the fall.

This series is made possible by the generous support of the M&T Bank Charitable Foundation.