Frankenweenie -2012- Jun 2026

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Burton assembled a repertory company of regulars. Catherine O’Hara delivers virtuoso work voicing both the anxious, well-meaning mother and the shrill, dog-hating neighbor (Weird Girl). Martin Short juggles Victor’s oblivious father, the monstrous Nassor, and the hyperkinetic Mr. Frankenstein (no relation). But the standout is Atticus Shaffer as Edgar, whose creepy “I… have a secret!” whisper has become iconic. Winona Ryder, as Victor’s punk-rock-goth classmate Elsa Van Helsing (the film’s “Elizabeth” archetype), provides a grounded, empathetic counterpoint. Frankenweenie -2012-

Charlie Tahan (Victor), Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Winona Ryder, and Atticus Shaffer. Common Sense Media Plot Overview Set in the quiet town of New Holland, the story follows Victor Frankenstein , a young science nerd whose only true friend is his dog, The Catalyst: Would you like a shorter version for a specific platform (e