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Tim Burton

Tim Burton headshot

IMDb:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000318/

Date of Birth:25 August 1958, Burbank, California, USA

Height:5' 11" (1.8 m)

Trademarks:Often does the beginning credits sequence with the camera going through something (Batman (1989), Beetlejuice (1988), Edward Scissorhands (1990) or following something (Batman Returns (1992), Mars Attacks! (1996), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)). His films often have a Gothic feel to them, often including Christmas and/or Halloween scenes. Plot often focuses around a misunderstood outcast Frequently uses composer Danny Elfman Frequently casts Jeffrey Jones, Paul Reubens, Glenn Shadix, Michael Keaton, Lisa Marie, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Gough, Deep Roy and Christopher Lee. Frequently features dead or dismembered dogs He often likes to open his films with a quiet nighttime snowfall Many of his films feature townspeople who misunderstand and/or distrust the lead character Obsession with horror actors: he makes movies about them (Vincent (1982), Ed Wood (1994)), or he actually casts them in his films (e.g. Vincent Price, Michael Gough, Christopher Lee, Christopher Walken). Often shows scarecrows in his movies His movies always opens with a personal version of the studio's logo Usually includes fantasy elements in his films Often looks into the main character's past through a series of flashbacks (i.e. Edward Scissorhands (1990), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)). Fathers are portrayed in a negative light in his films. Whether they be dead (Batman (1989)), purposely ditched their children (Batman Returns (1992)), the main characters have remorse against them because of bad childhood memories (Sleepy Hollow (1999), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), or weren't there while their child was growing up (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)). Stripes: characters often wear striped clothing, particularly black-and-white stripes (for example, Beetlejuice, Sweeney and Mrs. Lovett in "Sweeney Todd", Katrina in "Sleepy Hollow", and Tweedledum and Tweedledee in "Alice in Wonderland"). Often shows factory assembly line sequences (e.g. Edward Scissorhands (1990), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), 9 (2009)). Most his films tend to be either dark or colorful, and sometimes contain scenes of both. Affectionate homages to the films of his childhood Long unwashed hair, black clothing and large sunglasses His characters are often friendly and optimistic despite their bleak surroundings Effective use of musical interludes Extremely dark Gothic atmosphere in buildings and set design Many of his films prominently feature castles, churches or other old buildings His stories are often set in non specific locations and incorporate elements from Britain and America His antagonists are often coldly superior, brutal and thuggish but avoid getting noticed by other characters His heroes are often neurotic, somewhat cowardly and bizarre yet also intelligent and highly moral Often includes an exterior shot of a house or other structure with a character peering out of a window.

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UK Cinema Release Date

Thursday 29th September 2016
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children poster
Contains moderate threat, violence and scary scenes. Suitable for 12 years and over.
Current Status:released

Next Showing:

None. Last shown in UK cinemas on 23rd March 2017.
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Genres:

Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy

Language:

English

Runtime:

2 hours 4 minutes (approx.)

Movie Synopsis:

When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds a magical place known as Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers... and their powerful enemies. Ultimately, Jacob discovers that only his own special "peculiarity" can save his new friends.

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The Nightmare Before Christmas

8.0 / 231909 votes

UK Cinema Release Date

Wednesday 7th December 2016
The Nightmare Before Christmas poster
Contains scary scenes. Suitable for 8 years and over.
Current Status:released

Next Showing:

None. Last shown in UK cinemas on 24th December 2023.
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Genres:

Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical

Language:

English

Runtime:

1 hour 13 minutes (approx.)

Movie Synopsis:

Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloween Town, is bored with doing the same thing every year for Halloween. One day he stumbles into Christmas Town, and is so taken with the idea of Christmas that he tries to get the resident bats, ghouls, and goblins of Halloween town to help him put on Christmas instead of Halloween - but alas, they can't get it quite right.

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Beetlejuice

7.5 / 218448 votes

UK Cinema Release Date

Friday 26th October 2018
Beetlejuice poster
Contains moderate horror, sex and suicide references, infrequent strong language. Suitable for 12 years and over.
Current Status:released

Next Showing:

None. Last shown in UK cinemas on 2nd November 2023.
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Genres:

Comedy, Fantasy

Language:

English

Runtime:

1 hour 32 minutes (approx.)

Movie Synopsis:

Adam and Barbara are a normal couple..who happen to be dead. They have given their precious time to decorate their house and make it their own, but unfortunately a family is moving in, and not quietly. Adam and Barbara try to scare them out, but end up becoming the main attraction to the money making family. They call upon Beetlejuice to help, but Beetlejuice has more in mind than just helping.

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Dumbo

Unrated

European Premiere

Thursday 21st March 2019
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UK Cinema Release Date

Friday 29th March 2019
Dumbo poster
Contains mild threat and brief violence. Suitable for 8 years and over.
Current Status:released

Next Showing:

None. Last shown in UK cinemas on 26th January 2020.
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Genres:

Animation, Family, Fantasy

Language:

English

Runtime:

1 hour 51 minutes (approx.)

Movie Synopsis:

A live-action remake of the animated Disney film, "Dumbo", in which a young elephant with extraordinarily large ears develops the skill to fly.

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Batman

7.6 / 311596 votes

UK Cinema Release Date

Friday 17th May 2019
Batman poster
Contains moderate violence and threat. Suitable for 12 years and over.
Current Status:released

Next Showing:

None. Last shown in UK cinemas on 21st September 2023.
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Genres:

Action, Adventure

Language:

English

Runtime:

2 hours 6 minutes (approx.)

Movie Synopsis:

Gotham City. Crime boss Carl Grissom effectively runs the town but there's a new crime fighter in town - Batman. Grissom's right-hand man is Jack Napier, a brutal man who is not entirely sane... After falling out between the two Grissom has Napier set up with the Police and Napier falls to his apparent death in a vat of chemicals. However, he soon reappears as The Joker and starts a reign of terror in Gotham City. Meanwhile, reporter Vicki Vale is in the city to do an article on Batman. She soon starts a relationship with Batman's everyday persona, billionaire Bruce Wayne.

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