About Frankenweenie

A remake of Burton's 1984 short film of the same name, 'Frankenweenie' is a delightful tale about a young boy, Victor, who brings his beloved dog back from the dead. But when Sparky escapes, Victor's classmates exploit the situation and mayhem ensues. It's a heartwarming story about companionship and the trials and tribulations of adolescence, backing it up with stellar visuals.

Making / Production

'Frankenweenie' was directed by the acclaimed filmmaker, Tim Burton, in 2012. It's Burton's first black-and-white feature film and his first stop-motion film to be released in IMAX 3D. The screenplay was penned by John August, and production took place inside a special 3D laboratory, where the crew used 3D photography to enhance the film's visual depth.

Actors

• Charlie Tahan as Victor Frankenstein, a quiet and intelligent boy who brings his dog back to life. Tahan beautifully portrays Victor's love for his dog and his resourcefulness.
• Frank Welker as Sparky, Victor's loyal and playful Bull Terrier. Welker exceptionally conveys Sparky's loyalty and playful nature through his voice work.
• Winona Ryder as Elsa Van Helsing, Victor's next-door neighbor and love interest. Ryder gracefully portrays Elsa's sweetness and understanding nature.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Frank Welker, who provided the vocal effects for Sparky, is known for voicing Fred Jones in the 'Scooby-Doo' series.
• This film is a celebration of classic horror movies, borrowing elements from 'Frankenstein' (1931), 'The Mummy' (1932), 'Dracula' (1931), and 'The Wolf Man' (1941).

Awards

'Frankenweenie' earned the Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature at the 85th Academy Awards. It also garnered the Golden Globe nomination for Best Animated Feature Film among other accolades.

Quotes

• "I don't want him in my heart. I want him here with me." - Victor Frankenstein
• "Your dog is alive!" - Edgar "E" Gore

Music and Soundtrack

• The main score of the movie was composed by Danny Elfman.
• The track list includes eerie yet appealing tracks, including "Main Titles", "The Funeral", "Re-Animation", and "Happy Ending".