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Frankenweenie is a 1984 American science fiction comedy horror featurette directed by Tim Burton and written by him and Leonard Ripps. It is both a parody and homage to the 1931 film Frankenstein based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.
- December 14, 1984
Jan 12, 1984 · Frankenweenie. Rating: PG. Release Date: January 12, 1984. Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family, Science Fiction. When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how.
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Frankenweenie is a 1984 Tim Burton-directed short film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and co-written by Burton with Leonard Ripps. It is both a parody and homage to the Universal 1931 film "Frankenstein" and was based on Mary Shelley's horror novel of the same name.
A young boy sets out to revive his dead pet using the monstrous power of science. 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.
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Frankenweenie was to accompany the 1984 re-issue of Pinocchio, but Disney thought it was too dark and scary, and reserved the short for another use, leaving Burton frustrated and forcing him to leave the studio. Contents. 1Plot. 2Cast. 3Controversy. 4Remake. 5Gallery.
Victor brings his deceased dog Sparky back to life in Tim Burton and Walt Disney Pictures' 1984 short film, Frankenweenie.
Frankenweenie (1984) PG 12/14/1984 (US) Family , Science Fiction , Horror , Comedy 29m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? A comic twist on a classic tail! Overview. 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.
