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Frankenweenie (2012)

Frankenweenie
Frankenweenie
PG
Animation
Comedy
Family
Horror
Sci-Fi

Release Date
October 4, 2012
Director
Tim Burton
Runtime
87
Main Genre
Animation
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Writers
John August , Tim Burton , Leonard Ripps
Tagline
From the director of Alice in Wonderland
Franchise
Disney Animated Films

Summary

From creative genius Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” The Nightmare Before Christmas”) comes “Frankenweenie,” a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life” can be monstrous. A stop-motion animated film, “Frankenweenie” will be filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, which will elevate the classic style to a whole new experience. In Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie” young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences.

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