When a boy's beloved dog passes away suddenly, he attempts to bring the animal back to life through a powerful science experiment.
Director:
Tim Burton
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Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Catherine O'Hara | ... | Mrs. Frankenstein / Weird Girl / Gym Teacher (voice) | |
| Martin Short | ... | Mr. Frankenstein / Mr. Burgemeister / Nassor (voice) | |
| Martin Landau | ... | Mr. Rzykruski (voice) | |
| Charlie Tahan | ... | Victor Frankenstein (voice) | |
| Atticus Shaffer | ... | Edgar 'E' Gore (voice) | |
| Winona Ryder | ... | Elsa Van Helsing (voice) | |
| Robert Capron | ... | Bob (voice) | |
| James Hiroyuki Liao | ... | Toshiaki (voice) | |
| Conchata Ferrell | ... | Bob's Mom (voice) | |
| Tom Kenny | ... | New Holland Towns Folk (voice) | |
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Storyline
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. Written by Kathy Li
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The electrifying dog is back from beyond the graveMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for thematic elements, scary images and action | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
5 October 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Chó Ma Frankenweenie See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$39,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$11,412,213, 7 October 2012, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$35,291,068Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$81,491,068Company Credits
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Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Mr. Rzykruski: They like what science gives them, but not the questions, no. Not the questions that science asks.
Victor Frankenstien: [pause] Actually, I have a question.
Mr. Rzykruski: [chuckles] That is why you are scientist.
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Written by Harry Bluestone and Emil Cadkin
Courtesy of APM Music
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This film contains many references and influences from horror cinema of many different sub-genres across motion picture history, from the 1920s to the 1980s. See Movie Connections. See more »Goofs
Victor raises Sparky onto the roof with a swing set he attached to the attic skylight. When he let the kites go on his roof in the same scene, the swing set is gone. See more »Quotes
Victor Frankenstien: Nobody likes scientists.Mr. Rzykruski: They like what science gives them, but not the questions, no. Not the questions that science asks.
Victor Frankenstien: [pause] Actually, I have a question.
Mr. Rzykruski: [chuckles] That is why you are scientist.
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Crazy Credits
When the Disney logo has almost completed, a flash of lightning turns the logo black-and-white, the sky turns cloudy and the music turns scary. See more »Soundtracks
Death of the Alien 1Written by Harry Bluestone and Emil Cadkin
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In New Holland, the boy Victor Frankenstien is a bright but outcast student without any friend but his dog Sparky. When the newcomer science teacher Mr. Rzykruski challenges the students to participate in the science fair, Victor's father forces him to play baseball otherwise he would not sign the necessary authorization for his son.
During the game, Sparky chases the ball and is hit by a car. Victor recalls Mr. Rzykruski's class about the effects of electricity and successfully resuscitates Sparky using lightning. Victor hides Sparky in the attic but the weird Edgar sees the dog on the garden and blackmails Victor to learn how to bring the dead to life. Edgar does not keep the secret and soon Victor's envious schoolmates revive several creatures to win the science fair contest. When the town is invaded by the monsters, Victor and Sparky are the last chance to rescue the girl Elsa van Helsing from the claws of Mr. Whiskers.
"Frankenweenie" is another stop-motion animation by Tim Burton in black and white with a great tribute to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein with a happy ending. The story is actually an adorable tale of loyalty and friendship and it is delightful to see the frolic of Sparky. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "Frankenweenie"