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There are few people in the world who aren't familiar with the classic tale of Frankenstein. Images of the mad scientist, Victor Frankenstein, and the large monster that he made from human body parts come to mind. Furthermore, who could forget when the monster comes to life after being struck by lightning? These scenes have left many readers and moviegoers with nightmares. Now, there is a twist on this story that is not so horrifying.
Frankenweenie is a touching tale about a boy and his dog. Ten-year-old Victor Frankenstein loves science and his dog Sparky. They do everything together like play catch and make homemade movies. However, things change when Sparky dies in a car accident. Victor can't stop thinking about his best friend, so he figures out a way to bring him back to life. If you guessed that he uses science and lightning just like in the original Frankenstein, you are right. Unfortunately, Victor's secret gets out and creates a whole new set of worries for him and the town where he lives. Catch Frankenweenie in theaters to see if Victor can also restore life to order.
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