Frankenweenie -2012- -

For the uninitiated, the plot of is deceptively simple. Young Victor Frankenstein (voiced by Charlie Tahan) is a social outcast who spends most of his time making amateur Super-8 monster movies with his only friend: his dog, Sparky.

The auditory landscape of the film further elevates these tributes. Longtime Burton collaborator Danny Elfman delivered a layered, gothic musical score that beautifully balances the melancholy of grief with the campy energy of a classic monster spoof. Core Themes: Grief, Science, and Belonging Frankenweenie -2012-

Around 200 separate puppets were created for the film, including roughly 18 different versions of Victor to facilitate various emotions and movements. For the uninitiated, the plot of is deceptively simple