Frankenweenie

Frankenweenie

A comic twist on a classic tail!

Directed by Tim Burton

Produced by Walt Disney Pictures

198429 min7.0 / 10

A whimsical, affectionate black-and-white fable about a boy's devotion to his pet, wrapped in monster-movie pastiche and gentle comedy.

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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  • Is Frankenweenie easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does Frankenweenie end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Frankenweenie sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Frankenweenie violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Frankenweenie scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

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Surprise77

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Love70

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