#52. Frankenweenie
Director: Tim Burton
Writer(s): John August
Producers: Burton and Allison Abbat
Distributor: Walt Disney
The Gist: This is a feature-length adaptation of the live-action short film Burton directed in 1984 about a pet dog brought back to life by his loyal owner. 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..(more)
Cast: Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Atticus Shaffer, Conchata Ferrell, and Tom Kenny
List Worthy Reasons…: Of the pair of Tim Burton releases this year, it’s the stop-motion animated film that wins over the television to film adaptation (Dark Shadows). The beloved member among Burton’s trove of characters is served up with a great set of speaking voices by folks that have been in his films before (Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short and Martin Landau). Quality-wise, we think the stop-motion will be up there with “Corpse Bride” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas“.
Release Date/Status?: A wide October 5th release date is set with a very slim chance that Toronto Int. Film Festival could manage to nab a premiere.
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