So, I finally got a chance to watch Burton's original live action take on Frankenweenie. First thing that struck me was that Shelley, the turtle from the 2012 film, perhaps was named after Shelley Duvall? She plays Vincent's mother in the original. But I guess it's more likely that it's a reference to Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. Yes, yes of course it is.

Well, the basic plot in the 2012 film is indeed pulled from this one, and when cut down to only 30 minutes I think we're left with what's important. But I must say, when it comes to elaborate on an original production and making it longer, Frankenweenie (2012) is one of the more successful attempts I can remember. It adds an hour without losing any momentum and the new material are all good ideas.

The acting in this one pulls the total impression down a bit, but it's still a charming and delightful story.

The changes that have been made for the full animated version have definitely made it a stronger story. The addition of the science fair competition and the competing kids give it a bit more jeopardy and 'Dutch Day' makes the neighbours suspicions more plausible.

There's a lot of 'suburbia' in this that would crop up again in EDWARD SCISSORHANDs and a few other ideas that Burton is trying out that he'd end up being well known for.

I love this movie. Always have, always will.

Nothing beats this classic!

Good to compare to the recent remake.

The one that started it all. A fun little short with a young lookin' Daniel Stern.

Very fun short film from a young Tim Burton.

very good

This short film was recently adapted into a feature length film by Tim Burton, a film I enjoyed a great deal. So it was with great interest that I went back to view the original Frankenweenie. First of all my favourite joke (The Goodbye Kitty Gravestone) is there (YAY) as are the numerous Frankenstein references. I think that this short film is excellent, and incredibly dark for what is supposed to be a kids film. I though the cartoon was dark, but this was probably even darker and more Tim Burton esque perhaps.

In all I probably prefer the new adaptation, but this is a fantastic short from someone who, whilst a little more erratic these days, remains a fantastic film maker in my eyes.

I rewatched this almost immediately after seeing the 2012 remake. It's still an amazing debut effort by Tim Burton, although it's not quite as scary as it was when I was a kid. The horror-style filming and the great casting really work wonders here. The ending is still as genius as when I first saw it. Fantastic short.

I'm glad Tim Burton decided to expand this to a feature length movie, because I couldn't help but feeling a lot was missing here.
Still charming as hell, though.
And, oh yeah, it made me think about the following; what the hell happened to Barret Oliver???

So, I finally got a chance to watch Burton's original live action take on Frankenweenie. First thing that struck me was that Shelley, the turtle from the 2012 film, perhaps was named after Shelley Duvall? She plays Vincent's mother in the original. But I guess it's more likely that it's a reference to Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. Yes, yes of course it is.

Well, the basic plot in the 2012 film is indeed pulled from this one, and when cut down to only 30 minutes I think we're left with what's important. But I must say, when it comes to elaborate on an original production and making it longer, Frankenweenie (2012) is one of the more successful attempts I can remember. It adds an hour without losing any momentum and the new material are all good ideas.

The acting in this one pulls the total impression down a bit, but it's still a charming and delightful story.