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Frankenweenie

  • 19841984
  • PGPG
  • 29m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
12K
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Sparky in Frankenweenie (1984)
ShortComedyHorror
A young boy sets out to revive his dead pet using the monstrous power of science.A young boy sets out to revive his dead pet using the monstrous power of science.A young boy sets out to revive his dead pet using the monstrous power of science.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
12K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
13,407
1,951
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Tim Burton
    • Writers
      • Tim Burton(based on an original idea by)
      • Leonard Ripps(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Shelley Duvall
      • Daniel Stern
      • Barret Oliver
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Tim Burton
    • Writers
      • Tim Burton(based on an original idea by)
      • Leonard Ripps(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Shelley Duvall
      • Daniel Stern
      • Barret Oliver
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 55User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Shelley Duvall, Barret Oliver, Daniel Stern, and Sparky in Frankenweenie (1984)
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    Shelley Duvall and Daniel Stern in Frankenweenie (1984)
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    Shelley Duvall and Barret Oliver in Frankenweenie (1984)
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    Barret Oliver in Frankenweenie (1984)
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    Shelley Duvall
    Shelley Duvall
    • Susan Frankenstein
    Daniel Stern
    Daniel Stern
    • Ben Frankenstein
    Barret Oliver
    Barret Oliver
    • Victor Frankenstein
    Joseph Maher
    Joseph Maher
    • Mr. Chambers
    Roz Braverman
    • Mrs. Epstein
    Paul Bartel
    Paul Bartel
    • Mr. Walsh
    Sofia Coppola
    Sofia Coppola
    • Anne Chambers
    • (as Domino)
    Jason Hervey
    Jason Hervey
    • Frank Dale
    Paul C. Scott
    • Mike Anderson
    Helen Boll
    • Mrs. Curtis
    Sparky
    • Sparky
    Rusty James
    • Raymond
    • Director
      • Tim Burton
    • Writers
      • Tim Burton(based on an original idea by)
      • Leonard Ripps(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Tim Burton was fired from Disney for "wasting" their resources on films like this which they deemed too scary for family viewing. That did not stop Disney from releasing it on VHS after Burton became famous, although only in a censored version. The The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) DVD is its first uncensored appearance on home video.
    • Goofs
      Susan's dress is caught in the car door when she gets out of it.
    • Quotes

      Ben Frankenstein: I guess we can't punish Victor for bringing Sparky back from the dead.

    • Alternate versions
      The VHS and Disney+ printings omit three minutes of footage.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Batman Returns/Cold Heaven/Housesitter/Cousin Bobby/The Hairdresser's Husband (1992)

    User reviews55

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    Wonderful and creative
    Though this is one of Burton's earlier, shorter, and less popular films, it is perhaps one of his most creative and early "spoofs" (though I would not truly call it a spoof.) Burton created a wonderful, childish look at the classic horror film on which this was based. The greatest scene of the movie is the pet cemetery, with the small tombstones displaying the types of pets buried there (a fishbowl for fish, a cat with X's as eyes, etc.) And the putt putt golf course that serves as the famous windmill scene. I must also commend Burton for choosing to make this film in black and white. During the first few minutes I was not sure if it was going to work, but after most of the film, I realized that it was perfect. Original, cute, and obviously Tim Burton, this film is good for everyone, regardless of what Disney thinks (I guess they were afraid that kids would start digging up the graves of their old dead pets and end of shocking themselves.)
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    • Release date
      • December 21, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Франкенвіні
    • Filming locations
      • 800 block of Stratford St., South Pasadena, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Walt Disney Productions
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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      29 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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