Tim Burton’s stylish 1993 film The Nightmare Before Christmas has become something of a cult classic, particularly among goth rock kids and Hot Topic shoppers. The story of the Mayor of Halloweentown discovering the magic of Christmas blends elements of musical theatre and holiday and horror film classics, all with Burton’s typical dark edge.

Some 15 years later, a follow-up to the movie is finally being released…sort of.

Nightmare Revisited is the sequel to the original soundtrack of the popular film. This time around, the movie’s musical numbers are being covered by an array of rock, punk, hard-rock and other artists.

Among the high-profile performers offering their interpretations of the musical’s hits are Marilyn Manson, All American Rejects, Korn and Amy Lee of Evanescence.

While the film was re-released to theatres in a 3-D edition, there are still no plans for a sequel—thanks goodness. The original film is interesting because it has a unique look and story, so some sort of computer-animated Disney-style follow-up would only detract from it.

Nightmare Before Christmas 2 Nightmare Revisited Soundtrack highlights:
“Overture” (DeVotchKa)
“Opening” (Danny Elfman)
“This Is Halloween” (free Marilyn Manson mp3)
“Jack’s Lament” (The All-American Rejects)
“Doctor Finkelstein/In The Forest” (Amiina) 
“What’s This?” (Flyleaf)
“Town Meeting Song” (The Polyphonic Spree) 
“Jack and Sally Montage” (The Vitamin String Quartet) 
“Jack’s Obsession” (Sparklehorse) 
“Kidnap the Sandy Claws” (Free Korn mp3) 
“Making Christmas” (Rise Against)
“Nabbed” (Yoshida Brothers) 
“Oogie Boogie’s Song” (Rodrigo y Gabriela) 
“Sally’s Song” (Amy Lee) 
“Christmas Eve Montage” (RJD2) 
“Poor Jack” (free Plain White T’s mp3) 
“To the Rescue” (Datarock)
“Finale/Reprise” (Shiny Toy Guns) 
“Closing” (Danny Elfman) 
“End Title” (The Album Leaf)

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