Saturday, 26 Jul 2025
America Age
  • Trending
  • World
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Money
    • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion / Beauty
    • Art & Books
    • Culture
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Font ResizerAa
America AgeAmerica Age
Search
  • Trending
  • World
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Money
    • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion / Beauty
    • Art & Books
    • Culture
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2024 America Age. All Rights Reserved.
America Age > Blog > Entertainment > Danny Elfman remembers getting horrible reviews for now beloved ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ music
Entertainment

Danny Elfman remembers getting horrible reviews for now beloved ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ music

Enspirers | Editorial Board
Share
Danny Elfman remembers getting horrible reviews for now beloved ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ music
SHARE

Danny Elfman has a hard time explaining why the cheery-creepy sounds he cooked up for the Tim Burton-produced, Henry Selick-directed Halloween favorite The Nightmare Before Christmas remain so beloved.

“I have no idea,” he told us in a recent interview (watch above). “Because when I wrote it, nobody understood it. I got horrible reviews for it. Disney didn’t know what to make of it. How could Disney know what to make of it? They did a preview with kids who were expecting The Little Mermaid and they got an unfinished version of The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

Released under Disney’s Touchstone Pictures banner because the studio thought the film would be too dark and scary for kids, Nightmare the movie was only a modest success upon its initial release in 1993, earning $50 million on a budget of $24 million.

[embedded content]

But over the years, the film — following a skeletal zombie named Jack Skellington and the other ragtag monsters of Halloween Town — blossomed into a cult classic, in part because of the deliriously catchy compositions of Elfman (who also provided Skellington’s singing voice).

As Nightmare caught on with fans, it was re-released in 2006. And then again in 2007. And 2008. And 2009.

“To [Disney’s] credit, a decade later, they saw that there’s this weird Nightmare cult that never went away,” Elfman says. “And they reinvigorated their energy behind it, really to their credit. Because that’s rare. Generally a studio would go, ‘No, that ship has sailed.’ And in this case they came back and said, ‘No, let’s put energy into it again. There’s something there that never died, that never quite went away.’ And I’m so grateful for that.

“And when they came back a decade later, they did understand it. ‘We now know what this movie is. We didn’t when it came out. But we do now.’”

— Video produced by Kyle Moss and edited by Leese Katsnelson

Watch Danny Elfman talk about his latest work in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness:

Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Preparations underway in Russia for Putins next presidential term Preparations underway in Russia for Putins next presidential term
Next Article Taylor Swift recalls ‘nightmare’ screen test with Eddie Redmayne for Les Misérables movie Taylor Swift recalls ‘nightmare’ screen test with Eddie Redmayne for Les Misérables movie

Your Trusted Source for Accurate and Timely Updates!

Our commitment to accuracy, impartiality, and delivering breaking news as it happens has earned us the trust of a vast audience. Stay ahead with real-time updates on the latest events, trends.
FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
InstagramFollow
LinkedInFollow
MediumFollow
QuoraFollow
- Advertisement -
Ad image

Popular Posts

Carrier Advances Cold Chain Development Across Africa through Collaborations with Leading International Organizations

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Nearly five million Ukrainians flee war

Nearly five million Ukrainians have fled the war since Russia's invasion, the United Nations said…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

What I am Packing For Italy – Julia Berolzheimer

Outfit Particulars:Jil Sander Shirt, Joseph Pants, Alaia Flats (bought out, related right here), Delvaux Bag,…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Kathy Griffin Suspended from Twitter Shortly After Impersonating New CEO Elon Musk: ‘#FreeKathy’

Kathy Griffin attends the Fourth Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards; Elon Musk attends TIME…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

You Might Also Like

Phil Collins Not in Hospice Care Regardless of On-line Rumors
Entertainment

Phil Collins Not in Hospice Care Regardless of On-line Rumors

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
‘Swamp Folks’ Star Junior Edwards Lifeless
Entertainment

‘Swamp Folks’ Star Junior Edwards Lifeless

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Former TNA Wrestler Trenesha Biggers Arrested in NYC
Entertainment

Former TNA Wrestler Trenesha Biggers Arrested in NYC

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Farrah Abraham Seems As Horny Model of Iconic Characters in A.I. Clip
Entertainment

Farrah Abraham Seems As Horny Model of Iconic Characters in A.I. Clip

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
America Age
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


America Age: Your instant connection to breaking stories and live updates. Stay informed with our real-time coverage across politics, tech, entertainment, and more. Your reliable source for 24/7 news.

Company
  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • WP Creative Group
  • Accessibility Statement
Contact Us
  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability
Terms of Use
  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices
© 2024 America Age. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?