Set in the quiet town of New Holland, the story follows Victor Frankenstein , a young, introverted aspiring scientist and filmmaker. His only close friend is his loyal Bull Terrier, Sparky. When Sparky is tragically killed by a car, a devastated Victor uses the power of electricity to bring his beloved pet back to life.
With Frankenweenie , Tim Burton returns to the story that helped define his career—first as a 1984 live-action short, now as a stunning stop-motion feature. The result is a black-and-white love letter to classic horror cinema, childhood grief, and the bond between a boy and his dog. Frankenweenie -2012-
Set in the quiet town of New Holland, the story follows Victor Frankenstein , a young, introverted aspiring scientist and filmmaker. His only close friend is his loyal Bull Terrier, Sparky. When Sparky is tragically killed by a car, a devastated Victor uses the power of electricity to bring his beloved pet back to life.
With Frankenweenie , Tim Burton returns to the story that helped define his career—first as a 1984 live-action short, now as a stunning stop-motion feature. The result is a black-and-white love letter to classic horror cinema, childhood grief, and the bond between a boy and his dog.