The (2012) feature film is a stop-motion animated horror-comedy directed by Tim Burton and produced by Walt Disney Pictures . It is a feature-length expansion of Burton's own 1984 live-action short film of the same name. Filmed in black and white and released in 3D, the movie serves as both a parody of and a tribute to the 1931 film Frankensten and other classic horror tropes. Plot Summary

: The film features voice acting from frequent Burton collaborators, including Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, and Winona Ryder, as well as Martin Landau. Reception and Awards

Watch these behind-the-scenes featurettes to see how Tim Burton brought Sparky to life through stop-motion animation:

: The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and won the Saturn Award for Best Animated Film.

: Burton has described the project as deeply personal, based on his own childhood relationship with his dog.