A young boy sets out to revive his dead pet using the monstrous power of science.
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| Shelley Duvall | ... |
Susan Frankenstein
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| Daniel Stern | ... |
Ben Frankenstein
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| Barret Oliver | ... |
Victor Frankenstein
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| Joseph Maher | ... |
Mr. Chambers
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Roz Braverman | ... |
Mrs. Epstein
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| Paul Bartel | ... |
Mr. Walsh
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| Sofia Coppola | ... |
Anne Chambers
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| 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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Sparky | ... |
Sparky
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Rusty James | ... |
Raymond
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Directed by
| Tim Burton | ||
Written by
| Tim Burton | ... | (based on an original idea by) |
| Leonard Ripps | ... | (screenplay) (as Lenny Ripps) |
Produced by
| Rick Heinrichs | ... | associate producer |
| Julie Hickson | ... | producer |
Music by
| Michael Convertino | ||
| David Newman | ||
Cinematography by
| Thomas E. Ackerman | ... | (as Thomas Ackerman) |
Editing by
| Ernest Milano | ||
Editorial Department
| Marty Stanovich | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Joe Scully | ||
| Bill Shepard | ||
Art Direction by
| John B. Mansbridge | ||
Set Decoration by
| Roger M. Shook | ... | (as Roger Shook) |
Makeup Department
| Allan A. Apone | ... | special makeup effects artist: Frankenweenie makeup |
| Marvin J. McIntyre | ... | makeup artist |
| Connie Nichols | ... | hair stylist |
| Robert J. Schiffer | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Tom Leetch | ... | unit production manager |
| Thomas L. Wilhite | ... | executive in charge of production (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Scott Cameron | ... | second assistant director |
| Richard Learman | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Gary Antista | ... | property master |
| Tim Burton | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
| Dan Haskett | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
| Bill Kroyer | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Laurence Abrams | ... | boom operator |
| Wayne Allwine | ... | foley artist |
| Nick Alphin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| George Fredrick | ... | sound editor |
| John Glascock | ... | sound mixer |
| Robert Hathaway | ... | sound supervisor (as Bob Hathaway) |
| David Horton Sr. | ... | sound editor (as David Horton) |
| Al Maguire | ... | adr editor |
| Joe Parker | ... | sound effects editor (as Joseph Parker) |
| Richard Portman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| George Probert | ... | sound editor |
| Frank Regula | ... | re-recording mixer (as Frank C. Regula) |
| Roger Sword | ... | sound editor |
| Allen Hurd | ... | sound (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Ed Angell | ... | special electrical effects (as Ed Angel) |
| Hans Metz | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Haris Metz | ... | special effects |
| Roland Tantin | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Allen Gonzales | ... | visual effects animation |
Stunts
| Donna Hall | ... | stunt player |
| Bob Herron | ... | stunt player |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Peter Anderson | ... | second unit photography |
| Ron Batzdorff | ... | still photographer |
| Dan Delgado | ... | best boy (as Danny Delgado Jr.) |
| Rusty Geller | ... | second unit photography |
| Douglas Knapp | ... | camera operator (as Doug Knapp) |
| Essil Massinburg | ... | key grip |
| Richard Mosier | ... | second assistant camera |
| Ward Russell | ... | gaffer |
| William Waldman | ... | first assistant camera (as Bill Waldman) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sandy Berke Jordan | ... | costumer: women (as Sandy Berke-Jordan) |
| Milton G. Mangum | ... | costumer: men |
| Jack Sandeen | ... | costume department supervisor |
Location Management
| Rolf Darbo | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Tom Brown | ... | music preparation |
| Jay Lawton | ... | music supervisor |
| Shawn Murphy | ... | music scoring mixer |
| Jack Wadsworth | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Doris Chisholm | ... | script supervisor (as Doris Moody Chisholm) |
Additional Crew
| Cristie Miele | ... | animal trainer (as Christy Miele) |
| Don Henry | ... | projectionist (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Chris Buck | ... | special thanks |
| Clark Hunter | ... | special thanks |
| Marcia Jacobs | ... | special thanks |
| Ed Nunnery | ... | special thanks |
| Dave Smith | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Pictures (presents)
Distributors
- Buena Vista Distribution Company (1984) (United States) (theatrical) (as Buena Vista Distribution Co., Inc.)
- Filmayer (1985) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Touchstone Home Video (1991) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1986) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Laurenfilm (Spain) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista Home Video (BVHV) (United States) (VHS)
- Buena Vista International (2003) (Finland) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Touchstone Home Video (United States) (DVD)
- Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (2008) (Finland) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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. Written by Kathy Li |
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| Taglines | Hot Dog! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Tim Burton was fired from Disney for "wasting" their resources on films like this which they deemed too scary for family viewing. That did not stop Disney from releasing it on VHS after Burton became famous, although only in a censored version. The The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) DVD is its first uncensored appearance on home video. See more » |
| Goofs | Susan's dress is caught in the car door when she gets out of it. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Batman Returns/Cold Heaven/Housesitter/Cousin Bobby/The Hairdresser's Husband (1992). See more » |
| Quotes |
Mr. Chambers:
[putting his cat out for the night]
I hope you run into a ten-foot mouse. See more » |