Frankenweenie Timeline ( Real )

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October 5, 2012

Release of 'Frankenweenie'

The stop-motion animated film 'Frankenweenie' directed by Tim Burton was released.

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2009

Announcement of 'Frankenweenie' Remake

Tim Burton announced the development of the full-length stop-motion remake of his 1984 short film 'Frankenweenie'.

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1984

Original 'Frankenweenie' Short Film Released

Tim Burton released the original black-and-white live-action short film 'Frankenweenie'.

Frankenweenie Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early spring

Victor Gets a Dog

Victor Frankenstein receives a puppy named Sparky as a pet and companion.

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Late spring

Sparky Dies

Sparky is tragically hit by a car and dies, leaving Victor heartbroken.

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Days after Sparky's death

Victor Decides to Reanimate Sparky

Victor resolves to bring Sparky back to life using his science knowledge and electricity.

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Night after decision

Victor Successfully Reanimates Sparky

Victor's experiment succeeds and Sparky comes back to life, though altered.

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Following days

Victor Hides Reanimated Sparky

Fearful of others' reactions, Victor keeps Sparky's revival a secret at first.

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Weeks after Sparky's revival

Rumors of Reanimation Spread

Other kids begin experimenting with reanimation after hearing about Victor's success.

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Shortly after reanimation experiments

Reanimated Pets Cause Chaos

Several kids' reanimated pets cause disturbances throughout the town, alarming adults.

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Night of the confrontation

Victor Confronts the Monster

Victor faces off against Sparky when Sparky inadvertently causes danger to the town.

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Immediately after confrontation

Victor Saves Sparky and the Town

Victor manages to stop the danger and protect both Sparky and the townspeople.

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Following days

Victor and Sparky Reconcile

Victor and Sparky rebuild their friendship with a better understanding of responsibility.