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Frankenweenie (1984)

PG · 1984-12-14 · 29m · EN
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A comic twist on a classic tail!

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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Tim BurtonDirector, WriterLeonard RippsWriter
Budget
$1M

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Shelley DuvallShelley DuvallSusan FrankensteinDaniel SternDaniel SternBen FrankensteinBarret OliverBarret OliverVictor FrankensteinJoseph MaherJoseph MaherMr. ChambersRoz BravermanRoz BravermanMrs. EpsteinPaul BartelPaul BartelMr. WalshSofia CoppolaSofia CoppolaAnne ChambersJason HerveyJason HerveyFrank DalePaul C. ScottPaul C. ScottMike AndersonHelen BollHelen BollMrs. CurtisSparkySparkySparkyRusty JamesRusty JamesRaymond

Keywords

MonsterDogNeighborPetsBlack and whiteYoung boyShort filmRessurection

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · FamilyTheme affinityMonster · Dog · NeighborDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference39957

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Frequently asked questions about Frankenweenie

What is Frankenweenie about?

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.

How long is Frankenweenie?

Frankenweenie has a runtime of 29 minutes.

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