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Frankenweenie
🎬 Movie

Frankenweenie

1984 · 29 min Family Science Fiction Horror Comedy
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates honestly within the horror genre: doesn't rush to frighten, lets the space breathe with anxiety. It's about the feeling of wrongness — slow, but relentless.

The film doesn't rush. That's its greatest strength and greatest risk: if you're not ready for slow horror — it will exhaust you. If you are — it won't let go.

For viewers who need sustained tension, not just a collection of scary moments.

Director: Tim Burton

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late at night, alone or with someone who won't be ashamed to admit they're scared. Lights off.

🎭 Cast

Barret Oliver

Barret Oliver

Victor Frankenstein

Shelley Duvall

Shelley Duvall

Susan Frankenstein

Daniel Stern

Daniel Stern

Ben Frankenstein

Joseph Maher

Joseph Maher

Mr. Chambers

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Roz Braverman

Mrs. Epstein

Paul Bartel

Paul Bartel

Mr. Walsh

Sofia Coppola

Sofia Coppola

Anne Chambers

Jason Hervey

Jason Hervey

Frank Dale

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Paul C. Scott

Mike Anderson

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Helen Boll

Mrs. Curtis

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