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Frankenweenie

Frankenweenie

A comic twist on a classic tail!

19846.90h 29m

Overview

When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky's still the good loyal friend he's always been.

Directed by Tim Burton
Written by Leonard Ripps, Tim Burton
Produced by Julie Hickson
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Top Cast

Barret Oliver

Barret Oliver

Victor Frankenstein

Shelley Duvall

Shelley Duvall

Susan Frankenstein

Daniel Stern

Daniel Stern

Ben Frankenstein

Joseph Maher

Joseph Maher

Mr. Chambers

R

Roz Braverman

Mrs. Epstein

Paul Bartel

Paul Bartel

Mr. Walsh

Sofia Coppola

Sofia Coppola

Anne Chambers

Jason Hervey

Jason Hervey

Frank Dale

P

Paul C. Scott

Mike Anderson

H

Helen Boll

Mrs. Curtis

Themes & Keywords

monsteryoung boyneighborblack and whitedogpetsressurectionshort film

About Frankenweenie

Frankenweenie is a family, science fiction, horror, comedy film released in 1984 exploring themes of monster, young boy, neighbor, black and white, dog, pets. Directed by Tim Burton, it stars Barret Oliver, Shelley Duvall, Daniel Stern. When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky's still the good loyal friend he's always been.

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