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 Aired: 1982 - 1982
Show Type: Animated
Country of Origin: US
Was Burtons first film that actually saw a release, albeit a limited one. A stop-motion animated movie shot in beautiful black and white, it was based on a poem Burton had written himself. The short film tells the sad tale of Vincent Malloy, a suburbanite boy who wants to be just like his idol, Vincent Price. It was a deeply personal film for the young Burton, and it marked his first teaming with two collaborators who would have a great impact on his oeuvre. Rick Heinrichs, who would go on to design several of Burtons later films, was the producer and provided additional designs. More importantly, the narration was provided by Vincent Price.
Price had been Burtons idol since childhood, and having him contribute his memorable voice to the film was an undoubted thrill for the young director. The classic horror stars role also reinforced the theme of the film, which is that fantasies about monsters and mad scientists can become more important to kids than their own mundane lives. As Burton later said, It was probably one of the most shaping experiences of my life.
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