Movie Tagline: A ghoulish tale with wicked humor & stunning animation
Jack Skellington IS the Pumpkin King, so it is only right to pair his movie with the Southern Tier version, Pumking. Whereas Jack is the king of Halloween Town, Pumking is the king of fall release pumpkin beers. Or so many would have you believe. The truth is, Pumking is about as divisive a beer as Nightmare is a movie. Those who love it do so with admirable fervor, but there are an equal number of people who would rather drink pumpkin-flavored cyanide than the vanilla-scented, sickly sweet Pumking. Similarly, there are people out there with Jack Skellington tattoos, shoes, shirts, mugs, backpacks, hoodies, purses, headphones, picture frames, phone covers, jewelry, flash drives, pajamas, floor mats, plush dolls, and so much more. And there are people who would rather watch those people drink pumpkin-flavored cyanide than watch The Nightmare Before Christmas ever again. But all the hype and all the hate shouldn't color your own enjoyment (or lack thereof) of this pairing. Just watch the movie. Drink the beer. Form your own opinion. The great thing about these two is that, even if you don't enjoy them, hopefully you can appreciate the craft it took to bring them to you. Pumpkin beers are not easy to make, even if they are make with pumpkin puree, as Pumking and most others are. It still takes time and patience to craft a good one. And time and patience are key to Nightmare's distinct visual style. Stop-motion is a painstaking process. To capture Jack's wide emotional range, for instance, the filmmakers created and used over 400 heads for him alone. So, when the leaves start to change and you trade your shorts and sandals for pants and a jacket, it's time for Jack Skellington and Pumking. Even if you're not into sweet pumpkin beers and overly morbid children's entertainment, give these two a chance. Surely you will find something to enjoy in both of them. And, if you don't, you can at the very least rest assured in the knowledge that you are not the only one.
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