The Nightmare Before Christmas Touchstone, 76 minutes, PG DVD $32.99 Blu-Ray $39.99

This film has been a favorite in our house since it was first released. While others may watch A Christmas Story each holiday season, in our house the holiday movie is The Nightmare Before Christmas.

The new, remastered release is a must for everyone, whether one is new to the experience or is a die-hard fan who has seen the film 100 times. Even without the extras, this is worth every penny. The clarity is wonderful, the sound crystal clear and the Tim Burton story as delightfully dark and humorous as ever.

For those who are unfamiliar with the story, Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, longs to spread the joy of Christmas..... with a Tim Burton/Halloween twist that is wonderfully macabre.

The extras are the icing on the cake - from Christopher Lee reciting Tim Burton’s original poem, the short films Vincent and Frankenweenie, a wonderful “making of” feature that goes behind the scenes to show just how this stop action film was made. Highly recommended. - Stephanie L Bannon