Join us at the Rio Theatre for Tim Burton‘s beloved cult-classic musical THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, a stunningly original and visually delightful work of stop-motion animation, a perfect holiday treat for movie-lovers of all ages. The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown’s beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the “real world.” When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life — he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. But Jack soon discovers even the best-laid plans of mice and skeleton men can go seriously awry. Featuring the voices of Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara, William Hickey, Paul Reubens.

Tuesday, December 20
Doors 5:30 pm | Movie 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Single Film Tickets HERE
Kids Pricing in Effect! Kids Under 10 only $6!

Why not make it a Tim Burton Triple Feature with Edward Scissorhands at 7:45 pm and Batman Returns at 10:00 pm for one sweet price? HERE

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS
7:45 pm *Approximate start time. Please arrive on time.
Single Film Tickets HERE

BATMAN RETURNS
10:00 pm *Approximate start time. Please arrive on time.
Single Film Tickets HERE

Thursday, December 22
Doors 3:45 pm | Movie 4:15 pm
Advance tickets HERE

Kids Pricing in Effect! Kids Under 10 only $6!

*Minors permitted. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service and main floor seating.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and passes OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office.
*If you are looking to redeem your tickets to either a canceled Rio Theatre screening or a Rio Theatre gift certificate, please email <[email protected]> with info including your name, canceled receipt number, gift certificate info, what you are wanting to see and when, and we can make the switch for you in advance. Alternately, you can bring this information with you to the venue, and we will do our best to help you at the box office.

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Henry Selick, 1993 / 76 mins / G) Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack’s rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans.