The success of Vincent led to a series of short films, and then to his first feature film, The Nightmare Before Christmas. This film, released in 1993, was a critical and commercial success, becoming a cult classic. The Nightmare Before Christmas is a unique blend of stop-motion animation and traditional animation, a style that Burton has continued to use in his subsequent films.

The success of these films, particularly the 2010 remake, was attributed to its ability to capture the essence of the original story while appealing to a modern audience. The remake, in particular, was praised for its visual effects, which were groundbreaking for the time. Tim Burton’s career has been marked by a distinct visual style, characterized by dark humor, whimsical elements, and a gothic aesthetic.