Unbelievable Crossover: Nightmare Before Christmas meets The Shining's Most Haunting Scene in Stunning Children's Book Art

Summary

The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Shining crossover art imagines an unexpected mashup between the beloved children's film and the iconic horror movie.

Both films, despite belonging to different genres, are often enjoyed during both Halloween and Christmas seasons. The Shining, featuring a wintry backdrop and festive decorations, has amusingly been proposed as an unconventional Christmas movie option due to its unique plot.

Check out the new children's book art that combines The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Shining. These two iconic classics, Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror film adaptation of Stephen King's novel and Tim Burton's 1993 stop-motion animated musical, have now been imaginatively merged in a series of art shared by Daniel Björk on Instagram. Take a look at the artwork below:

The image showcases Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie in a peculiar scenario where they mimic the position of a man in a bear suit engaging in a unique act with one of the guests from The Shining. This particular moment is widely considered as one of the most unconventional scenes in the movie. The artwork is accompanied by the caption, "WHAT'S THIS!" which alludes to the well-known song from The Nightmare Before Christmas. This creation is in response to the Mashtober prompt of the day, combining elements from Nightmare Before Christmas and The Shining.

The Nightmare Before Christmas & The Shining Share One Similarity

The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Shining may seem like an odd pairing for a mashup, given their stark differences. The Shining is a gripping psychological horror film that delves into Jack Torrance's descent into madness within the isolated Overlook Hotel. On the other hand, The Nightmare Before Christmas is a family-friendly stop-motion animated musical by Disney, sprinkled with dark whimsy. However, despite their contrasting natures, these two movies share a common thread, beyond the fact that their main characters are both named Jack.

Interestingly, The Nightmare Before Christmas is renowned for being enjoyed as both a Halloween and Christmas movie. Similarly, though less conventional, The Shining also finds its audience during both festive seasons. As a horror classic, Kubrick's masterpiece is a fitting choice for Halloween. Yet, there is a hidden element that classifies The Shining as a Christmas film too. With its wintry backdrop adorned with Christmas decorations, and a storyline centered around the Torrance family's struggle to survive a harsh winter, some have playfully argued that The Shining should be considered an unconventional and essential Christmas viewing experience.

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