Tim Burton early films
Tim Burton is an acclaimed film director, who has created many great films, such as: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Mars Attacks! (1996), Batman Returns (1992), Edward Scissorhands (1990) and also wonderful animations like Corpse Bride (2005) and The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993).
The Tim Burton Collective is a website with News and articles related to Tim Burton and his work, it has also information related to his early movies.
One of those early movies is Vincent (1982), a stop-motion animated movie shot in beautiful black and white, it was based on a poem Burton had written himself. The short film tells the sad tale of Vincent Malloy, a suburbanite boy who wants to be just like his idol, Vincent Price, the narration was provided by Vincent Price. Vincent was released on a small number screens by Disney, who were unsure how to market the morbid little film. Though few people saw it at the time, it played well at festivals and ultimately acted as Burton’s calling card in Hollywood. Thanks to you tube now it´s possible to everyone watch Vincent.
Another early Tim Burton movie is Frankenweenie (1984). An affectionate black and white homage to Frankenstein and other monster movies. Burton came up with the story, which tells the tale of a young Victor Frankenstein living in a typical suburb. When his beloved dog Sparky is run over by a car, Victor brings him back to life with science. However, in time-honoured monster movie tradition, he is misperceived as a threat to the community. But it all ends happily when the suburbanites realise Sparky is a good dead dog, and help return him to life a second time. Unfortunately, the film never saw a release at the time. Disney had planned to screen it before a re-release of Pinocchio, but that plan was cancelled when Frankenweenie was given a PG rating, making it “unsuitable” for younger kids. Watch Frankenweenie part 1 and part 2.
In 2000 Tim Burton created a series of 6 cartoons about a superhero called Stainboy which the only talent he seems to have is to leave a large stain. The Tim Burton Collective has the complete collection of Stainboy cartoons here.
