The Nightmare Before Christmas
The film initially received positive reviews from critics; it has since gone on to receive widespread critical acclaim. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a rating of 95%, based on 88 reviews, with an average rating of 8.2/10. The site's consensus reads, ""The Nightmare Before Christmas" is a stunningly original and visually delightful work of stop-motion animation." On Metacritic the film has a score of 82 out of 100, based on 30 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".
Clay animation
Pioneering the clay-painting technique was one-time Vinton animator Joan Gratz, first in her Oscar-nominated film "The Creation" (1980), and then in her Oscar-winning "Mona Lisa Descending a Staircase", filmed in 1992.