Frankenweenie
- language: English French
- director: Tim Burton
- actor: Atticus Shaffer Catherine O'Hara Charlie Tahan Conchata Ferrell Glenn Shadix Martin Landau Martin Short Robert Capron Winona Ryder
- writer: John August Leonard Ripps Tim Burton
Synopsis:
Young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences.
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