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What ‘Frankenweenie’ “Flaws” Does The Animation Director Speak Of?
I’m a huge fan of stop-motion animation, which is why I’m a little too excited for Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, his feature film adaptation of his 1984 short that follows young Victor whom conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences.
But after witnessing the cinematic abortion known as Corpse Bride, I’m incredible nervous that Burton will continue down the same path that George Lucas followed with Star Wars. While Lucas can’t help but abuse CGI, Burton can’t help but to tweak the stop-motion so it’s appearance is smooth and clean.
The LA Times shared a new image and a very concerning quote: “You’d think black-and-white would be forgiving because it’s just shades of gray. But it isn’t. It shows every little flaw,” said Trey Thomas, Frankenweenie‘s animation director, speaking at his East London office about the movie’s monochrome aesthetic.
When Thomas speaks of “flaws”, is he referring to the glitchy effect of stop-motion animation? We won’t know until October 4 when Walt Disney Pictures reanimates Frankenweenie in theaters.
We have an exclusive first look at A Man in the Woods With an Axe, a blood-soaked, genre-twisting homage to 1980s slasher films.
Spanning four decades, A Man in the Woods With an Axe begins in the summer of 1987 before pushing into the modern era, weaving together timelines and perspectives in a way that builds both dread and intrigue.
Drawing inspiration from genre standouts like Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, Hatchet, and The Cabin in the Woods, the film blends visceral horror with moments of dark humor, creating a uniquely balanced experience that honors tradition while carving its own identity.
Writer-director Dillon Brown (Primal Darkness) aims to deliver everything fans crave from a slasher while boldly subverting expectations with a mid-film twist that redefines the story.
“This is an unapologetic love letter to the films that made me fall in love with horror,” Brown tells Bloody Disgusting. “But I didn’t just want to recreate that feeling; I wanted to challenge it. About halfway through, the film takes a turn that completely changes how you view not only this story, but the genre itself.”
Brown describes the vintage-inspired production as “far and away the bloodiest film I’ve ever made,” with practical effects helmed by Cody Ruch (The Mill, Pig Hill), an instructor at Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program.
From Horror Dadz Productions, A Man in the Woods With an Axe is currently in production and targeting an early 2027 release.
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