THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS Director Reveals He Puts Jack Skellington Easter Eggs in All His Movies

Henry Selick, director of the 1993 cult classic The Nightmare Before Christmas, has revealed he's hidden a Jack Skellington in every one of his films.

"If you look very, very carefully, you might find that there's some image of Jack in every other film I've made. But I can't legally say that's true, but it might be true." Selick had said in his interview with GamesRadar+.

The Nightmare Before Christmas 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. 

Selick went on to create even more stop-motion animation after his directional debut with The Nightmare Before Christmas such as Coraline, James and the Giant Peach, and plenty more.

The amount of talent that goes into this art form of stop-motion animation is beyond me. The respect I have for those who find themselves in the world of this medium is insane. Other than my irrational fear of the art form, the work that goes behind the scenes on these movies is otherworldly. 

The director has hinted to the fans of Coraline, who have watched the breakfast scene carefully, that they may be able to catch a glimpse of the famous skeleton in the eggs that the Other Mother cracks.

In James and the Giant Peach, the captain of Skeleton Pirates looks like Jack and is even referred to as "a Skellington," in Wendell & Wild, he pops up in the end credits.

Jack Skellington has made supposed cameos in other films, including 2010's Alice in Wonderland, directed by The Nightmare Before Christmas producer Tim Burton, in the Mad Hatter's Tie, and 2003's Finding Nemo, hidden in the Bubbles in Gil's Fish Tank. Sally and Jack appear in Disney Pixar's Ralph Breaks the Internet. 

When done right, I think Easter eggs are a fun little thing for fans. I've seen videos that analyze every detail of Coraline, and the passion the fans have is something I strongly respect.

It's fun to see people brought together with their theories, breakdowns, and critics of some of their favorite movies and shows. 

What is your favorite Easter egg of the famous Jack Skellington?