Frankenweenie
When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them that Sparky's still the good, loyal friend he was.
When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. Read the rest
But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them that Sparky's still the good, loyal friend he was.
19scenes to know about
- 10 very strong
- 6 strong
- 3 mild
What the levels mean
A low rating can still include your child’s fear.
| Mark | Ages 5–7 | Ages 8–10 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 · Low | Little upset in the dialogue. | Little upset in the dialogue. |
| 1 · Mild | Brief scare, worry, or sadness. | Brief, pretend, or comic danger or sadness. |
| 2 · Strong | Chasing, being trapped or lost, or lasting fear. | Lasting danger, injury, or humiliation. |
| 3 · Very strong | An attack, a child taken, or someone dying or seeming to die. | Someone dies or seems to die, a child is taken, or family is in serious danger. |
For a 4-year-old, use 5–7; expect some scenes to feel stronger.
Not checked. The subtitles cannot tell us. It is never shown as a zero.
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MildA man is struck dead by lightning0:06:49–0:08:33
Skip from 0:06:19 to about 0:08:48.
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Victor's classmates argue over whether New Holland was built on a gold mine or an old cemetery where miners were buried.
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Very strongSparky is struck and killed by a car0:13:46–0:15:34
Skip from 0:13:16 to about 0:15:49.
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Chasing a ball during Victor's baseball game, his dog Sparky runs into the street and is hit by a car. Victor rushes to Sparky, but the dog does not survive the impact.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Someone dies: Someone dies · Afraid for safety
- Danger from car on the street: Car on the street endangers someone · Caught in danger
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StrongVictor grieves the loss of Sparky0:15:34–0:17:57
Skip from 0:15:04 to about 0:18:12.
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Victor's parents tell him that Sparky was a great friend who will always stay in his heart.
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StrongVictor digs up Sparky's grave0:19:15–0:24:43
Skip from 0:18:45 to about 0:24:58.
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Victor uses lightning from a storm in an attempt to bring his dead dog back to life.
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Very strongSparky chases Mr. Whiskers through the neighborhood0:29:27–0:31:24
Skip from 0:28:57 to about 0:31:39.
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While Victor is at school, the revived Sparky escapes the attic and chases the Weird Girl's cat, Mr. Whiskers.
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StrongA child cries as neighbors gossip fearfully0:31:24–0:31:55
Skip from 0:30:54 to about 0:32:10.
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While neighborhood women gossip about strange happenings at the Frankenstein house, a child nearby bursts into tears.
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MildReanimated goldfish turns invisible0:35:50–0:37:26
Skip from 0:35:20 to about 0:37:41.
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Victor and Edgar use the reanimation method on a dead goldfish, which comes back to life but turns invisible.
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MildAn invisible fish bites a boy's finger0:37:26–0:37:40
Skip from 0:36:56 to about 0:37:55.
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Bob puts his finger into the tank to feel the invisible goldfish, and it bites him.
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Very strongVictor discovers Sparky is gone0:40:20–0:41:49
Skip from 0:39:50 to about 0:42:04.
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A boy realizes his invisible fish has disappeared and worries that such creatures don't last. Victor cries out for Sparky, who barks back, and Victor promises he can fix it too.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- A loved one dies: A loved one dies · Afraid for safety
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StrongBob falls off a roof testing a jetpack0:41:49–0:42:56
Skip from 0:41:19 to about 0:43:11.
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Toshiaki and Bob test a homemade jetpack, and Bob falls off the roof and breaks his arm.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Deadly fall: Falling · Deadly fall · Afraid for safety
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StrongVictor's parents discover Sparky and he flees0:50:16–0:51:42
Skip from 0:49:46 to about 0:51:57.
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Victor's parents are shocked to find the reanimated Sparky hiding in the attic, and he runs off frightened. Upset but determined, the family sets out together to search for Sparky.
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StrongMonsters head toward the town fair0:56:51–0:58:51
Skip from 0:56:21 to about 0:59:06.
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These creatures soon head toward the town fair to cause chaos.
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Very strongMr. Whiskers and Colossus come to life0:58:51–1:03:22
Skip from 0:58:21 to about 1:03:37.
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Someone chants for Colossus to rise from its tomb, and heavy footsteps follow.
Why it’s included
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- Creature threatens: Creature threatens · Afraid for safety
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Very strongScene starting at 1:06:271:06:27–1:08:41
Skip from 1:05:57 to about 1:08:56.
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Someone yells for it to get away while people cry out in fear and run for cover.
Why it’s included
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- Battle: Battle · Afraid for safety
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Very strongCreature roars 'kill' as someone screams away1:08:33–1:09:32
Skip from 1:08:03 to about 1:09:47.
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A creature growls and roars menacingly while chanting to kill, and someone screams for it to get away from them.
Why it’s included
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- Child in danger: Child in danger · Afraid for safety
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Very strongMr. Whiskers carries off Persephone as Sparky is chased1:09:32–1:11:29
Skip from 1:09:02 to about 1:11:44.
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Mr. Whiskers grabs Elsa's poodle Persephone and carries her to the town windmill, with Victor and Elsa chasing after them. The townsfolk, blaming Sparky for the danger, chase him toward the windmill as chaos spreads.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Battle: Battle · Afraid for safety
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Very strongMr. Whiskers snatches Persephone as the crowd hunts Sparky1:11:24–1:13:14
Skip from 1:10:54 to about 1:13:29.
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Mr. Whiskers snatches Elsa's dog Persephone and carries her off, leaving Elsa desperate to save her. The crowd, believing Sparky has killed Elsa, chases him and calls for the monster to be killed.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Creature threatens: Creature threatens · Afraid for safety
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Very strongElsa hangs on as the windmill catches fire1:12:51–1:14:41
Skip from 1:12:21 to about 1:14:56.
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Elsa becomes trapped inside the windmill after her uncle accidentally sets it on fire, and she cries out for help. Sparky and Victor struggle to reach Elsa as she hangs on and warns she cannot hold on much longer.
Why it’s included
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- Caught in danger: Caught in danger · Afraid for safety
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Very strongScene starting at 1:14:361:14:36–1:17:15
Skip from 1:14:06 to about 1:17:30.
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Victor and Sparky rescue Elsa and Persephone from the burning windmill, but Victor becomes trapped inside.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Victor in danger: Caught in danger · Child in danger · Victor Frankenstein in danger · Afraid for safety
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How this guide was made
This guide uses the film’s subtitles, cast list and plot summary to identify scenes that may scare or upset a child: when it happens, what happens, and how strong it is for ages 5–7 and 8–10.
These subtitles caption sounds as well as speech, so many sound-only moments are covered. A scare that is only shown can still be missed.
Times follow one subtitle release (720p.BluRay.X264-BLOW). Another edition or streaming version can run a little earlier or later.
Children under 5 are not rated. If you use the 5–7 marks for a younger child, expect some scenes to feel stronger.