Frankenweenie
Seen it?1984 | 30 min | Horror, Family, Science Fiction, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and sci-fi fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's homemade 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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 88K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tim Burton
- Shelley DuvallSusan Frankenstein
- Daniel SternBen Frankenstein
- Barret OliverVictor Frankenstein
- Joseph MaherMr. Chambers
- Roz BravermanMrs. Epstein
- Paul BartelMr. Walsh
- Sofia CoppolaAnne Chambers
- Jason HerveyFrank Dale
- Paul C. ScottMike Anderson
- Helen BollMrs. Curtis