Review of Frankenweenie (2012) by Zack F — 26 Jan 2013

Frankenweenie is beautifully filmed stop-motion that perfectly combines the dark themes of classic monster films with the innocence of childhood.

This review of Frankenweenie (2012) was written by Zack F on 26 Jan 2013.

Frankenweenie has generally received positive reviews.

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