It was announced this week that Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie will open the annual Fantastic Fest on September 20th in Austin, TX.
The Disney film follows a boy who unexpectedly loses his beloved dog Sparky and harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life, with a few minor adjustments.
Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the U.S., specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and “just plain fantastic movies from all around the world”. Past guests at the fest have included Paul Rudd, Bill Pullman, Kevin Smith, Jon Favreau, and Darren Aronofsky.
For ticket information, visit fantasticfest.com/tickets.