The stop-motion animated film 'Frankenweenie' directed by Tim Burton was released.
Tim Burton announced the development of the full-length stop-motion remake of his 1984 short film 'Frankenweenie'.
Tim Burton released the original black-and-white live-action short film 'Frankenweenie'.
Victor Frankenstein receives a puppy named Sparky as a pet and companion.
Sparky is tragically hit by a car and dies, leaving Victor heartbroken.
Victor resolves to bring Sparky back to life using his science knowledge and electricity.
Victor's experiment succeeds and Sparky comes back to life, though altered.
Fearful of others' reactions, Victor keeps Sparky's revival a secret at first.
Other kids begin experimenting with reanimation after hearing about Victor's success.
Several kids' reanimated pets cause disturbances throughout the town, alarming adults.
Victor faces off against Sparky when Sparky inadvertently causes danger to the town.
Victor manages to stop the danger and protect both Sparky and the townspeople.
Victor and Sparky rebuild their friendship with a better understanding of responsibility.