 Frankenweenie (1984)
Burton's
fantasy about a young boy who brings his dead dog back to life. It's not as sad as it
sounds, it's actually an endearing short film.
Starring: Shelley Duvall, Daniel Stern
Director: Tim Burton
Runtime: 27 minutes
Rating: PG |
 Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp (1984)
The Faerie Tale Theater series brings to life the ever-popular Arabian Nights tale of the
boy who befriends a genie and gets his wishes.
Starring:
Valerie Bertinelli, Robert Carradine
Director: Tim Burton
Runtime: 60 minutes
Rating: NR |
 Pee-Wee's
Big Adventure (1985)
Cartoonish, off center comedy/fantasy about child-like man searching for his stolen
bike. This movie will appeal to anyone who loves silly, slapstick humor. If you were a fan
of PeeWee's Playhouse, you'll love this!
Starring: Paul Reubens, Elizabeth Daily
Director: Tim Burton
Runtime: 92 minutes
Rating: PG |
 Beetlejuice (1988)
Outlandish,
high-spirited comic fantasy about a newly dead couple trying to frighten away the people
who have just bought their home. Visually beautiful, wonderfully nightmarish in places but
in a good way! Michael Keaton shines in this one!!
Starring: Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis
Director: Tim Burton
Runtime: 92 minutes
Rating: PG |
 Batman (1989)
Dark,
brooding adventure about the caped comic book hero. With its moody approach, visual
delights, action scenes, and mega-stars, this pleases action, special effects, dark film
fans alike.
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton
Director: Tim Burton
Runtime: 126 minutes
Rating: PG-13 |
 Edward
Scissorhands (1990)
Fantastic fable about a young man with scissors for hands and how he lives after the scientist
who created him dies. It will pull at your heart, a story of being an outcast and a
misfit.
Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder
Director: Tim Burton
Runtime: 100 minutes
Rating: PG-13 |
 Batman
Returns (1992)
The caped
crusader is back to battle the Penguin and Catwoman in this dark sequel. For action and
series fans seeking visually impressive, downbeat fare who aren't overly concerned with
coherent plotting. Not as good as the first one by any means.
Starring: Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer
Director: Tim Burton
Runtime: 126 minutes
Rating: PG-13 |
 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
A truly
wonderful, innovative, imaginative stop-motion animation musical about the Pumpkin King of
Halloween Town who finds himself enthralled by Christmas. Wonderful visuals, great story,
songs and characters. You'll find yourself humming the tunes for days!
Starring: Chris
Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara
Director: Henry Selick
Runtime: 79 minutes
Rating: PG |
 Ed Wood (1994)
Offbeat bio-pic about the infamous B-movie director who had a taste for women's
clothing. Old film buffs will love it and the performance by Martin Landau as Bella Lugosi
is outstanding as well as Johnny Depps!!
Starring: Johnny Depp, Martin Landau
Director: Tim Burton
Runtime: 127 minutes
Rating: R |
 Mars
Attacks! (1996)
Burton's slightly bizarre, big-budget, all-star sci-fi/comedy about an alien
invasion. Classic sci-fi buffs enjoyed its references to schlocky 1950s-era films. The
special effects are great!
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close
Director: Tim Burton
Runtime: 103 minutes
Rating: PG-13 |
 Sleepy
Hollow (1999)
Burton's adaptation of Washington Irving's classic tale about a headless horseman
terrorizing a farming community offers inspired casting and decapitations aplenty, dark
and ominous filming. Burton fans will love it as well as those who enjoy a modern classic.
Starring: Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci
Director: Tim Burton
Runtime: 100 minutes
Rating: R |
