Spooky Cinema @ Northchase: The Nightmare Before Christmas In-Person
Join us at the Northchase Library for a Family Friendly Spooky Cinema Series! Each week will feature a different film. Water and popcorn provided. Bring your own pillows and blankets for comfort.
About the Movie:
From Swank Movie Licensing :
Rated PG
Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere.
From CommonSenseMedia.org :
Parents need to know that The Nightmare Before Christmas is an offbeat stop-motion-animated movie that's one of the greatest family films for all ages. That said, it does have scares: Characters take off their own heads and limbs, and there are skeletons, demons, zombies, worms, etc., as well as a very creepy villain named Oogie Boogie. Younger kids who aren't old enough to distinguish fantasy from real life (or those prone to nightmares) might steer clear. Characters kiss, and a main character, Sally, pines after the charming Jack. She's kind and helpful but falls into gender stereotypes, sacrificing herself to support the male lead and becoming a damsel in distress. The film also uses the "disabled villain" cliché, and the voice cast is almost entirely White. But stereotypes and creepiness aside, the film has positive messages about gratitude and valuing what you already have -- as well as catchy songs and extremely memorable visuals.
- Date:
- Wednesday, Oct 7th 2026
- Time:
- 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Flytrap - Multipurpose Room
- Branch:
- Northchase Library,4400 Northchase Pkwy W, Wilmington, NC 28405
- Audience:
- General Interest
- Categories:
- Adult Children's/Kids Special Event Teen
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