The Basics
What is the name of the main character?
Vincent Malloy
Where is Vincent at the start of the film — outside or inside his house?
Inside his house
What happens to Vincent when his mother approaches him?
He snaps back to reality / imagines her as a zombie
Does Vincent have any friends shown in the film?
No
Does Vincent ever actually hurt anyone in the film?
No — everything dark happens only in his imagination
How old is Vincent?
7 years old
What animal does Vincent have as a pet?
a dog
What poem does Vincent quote at the end of the film?
"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
What does Vincent read in the film?
Edgar Allan Poe stories / books
Does Vincent ever speak in the film?
No — only the narrator speaks
Who does Vincent want to be like?
Vincent Price (the actor)
What does Vincent imagine doing to his dog?
Experimenting on it (turning it into a zombie)
What happens to Vincent at the very end of the film?
He falls to the floor, believing himself to be dead
What does Vincent call his dog's name in his fantasy?
Abercrombie
Where does Vincent imagine his wife is buried?
In the garden of his mother
What colour is the film — colour or black and white?
Black and white
What does Vincent imagine doing to his aunt when she comes to visit?
Dipping her in wax
What type of animal appears at the very beginning of the film?
A black cat
At the end, Vincent lies on the floor and believes he is dead. Is he actually dead?
No — it is his imagination / he is play-acting
Who directed the film?
Tim Burton
What animation technique is used in the film?
Stop-motion
What does Vincent's mother want him to do instead of daydreaming?
Go outside and play / be a normal boy
How does Vincent's appearance change in his fantasy sequences?
He transforms to look like Vincent Price — older, taller, dramatic
What is the name of the lost love mentioned in "The Raven" that Vincent quotes?
Lenore
The film is described as autobiographical. What does that mean?
It is based on Burton's own childhood feelings and experiences