Tim Burton, the director of Corpse Bride, was born.
Tim Burton's earlier stop-motion film that influenced the style of Corpse Bride was released.
Corpse Bride, an animated dark fantasy film directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson, was released.
Victor Van Dort and Victoria Everglot's families arrange their engagement to unite two wealthy families.
Victor rehearses his wedding vows alone in the forest before the ceremony.
Victor places the wedding ring on what he believes is a tree branch, and it actually belongs to the corpse bride, Emily, unintentionally marrying her.
Emily takes Victor to the Land of the Dead where he encounters various deceased characters and learns about their stories.
Victor discovers the tragic story of Emily, the Corpse Bride, who was betrayed and murdered on her wedding day.
Victor returns to the living to prepare for his wedding to Victoria but is still married to Emily in the Land of the Dead.
Victor's arranged wedding to Victoria is set to take place, complicated by his marriage to Emily in the Land of the Dead.
Victor frees Emily from her tragic past, allowing her to move on and find peace in the afterlife.
Victor and Victoria marry happily in the living world after Emily moves on.
