The story follows young , a science-minded outcast living in the town of New Holland. After his beloved bull terrier, Sparky , is killed by a car, Victor is inspired by his science teacher, Mr. Rzykruski, to use the power of electricity to resurrect him. While the resurrection is successful, chaos ensues when Victor's classmates discover his secret and attempt to reanimate their own deceased pets, leading to a "monstrous" invasion of the town. Production & Style
: The film was created using traditional stop-motion techniques, involving puppets approximately one foot tall moved frame-by-frame.
: It received generally positive reviews, particularly for its visuals and nostalgic storytelling, earning a "Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes .
: The film features voice acting from frequent Burton collaborators, including Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, and Winona Ryder, as well as Martin Landau. Reception and Awards
Watch these behind-the-scenes featurettes to see how Tim Burton brought Sparky to life through stop-motion animation:
The story follows young , a science-minded outcast living in the town of New Holland. After his beloved bull terrier, Sparky , is killed by a car, Victor is inspired by his science teacher, Mr. Rzykruski, to use the power of electricity to resurrect him. While the resurrection is successful, chaos ensues when Victor's classmates discover his secret and attempt to reanimate their own deceased pets, leading to a "monstrous" invasion of the town. Production & Style
: The film was created using traditional stop-motion techniques, involving puppets approximately one foot tall moved frame-by-frame.
: It received generally positive reviews, particularly for its visuals and nostalgic storytelling, earning a "Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes .
: The film features voice acting from frequent Burton collaborators, including Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, and Winona Ryder, as well as Martin Landau. Reception and Awards
Watch these behind-the-scenes featurettes to see how Tim Burton brought Sparky to life through stop-motion animation: