Corpse Bride

The film draws inspiration from a Jewish folktale about a bride who dies before her wedding and a living groom who accidentally marries her spirit. It explores the Victorian era's rigid social structures and arranged marriages, contrasting the oppressive living world with the unexpectedly vibrant and accepting land of the dead.

• Visually stunning stop-motion animation with Tim Burton's signature gothic style.
• Danny Elfman's memorable and whimsical musical score enhances the emotional impact of the story.
• The film explores mature themes of love, sacrifice, and societal expectations in a darkly humorous and touching way.
• Features strong voice acting performances, particularly from Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter.

Fun Facts

• Each puppet had interchangeable mouths and eyebrows to create different facial expressions, a meticulous and time-consuming process.
• The 'Bonejangles' character's design was inspired by Cab Calloway, and his song is reminiscent of Calloway's style.
• Helena Bonham Carter's character, Emily, only has one bone in her body still attached - her ring finger bone.