Revealing mistake: When Sparky's tail pops off there is a hole where it popped off. But when the tail goes into the bucket the hole is gone.
Frankenweenie (2012)
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Directed by: Tim Burton
Starring: Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Landau, Martin Short, Charlie Tahan
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Mr. Rzykruski: Science is not good or bad, Victor. But it can be used both ways. That is why you must always be careful.
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Answer: The movie doesn't appear to be set in a particular decade, probably to give it a more timeless appeal. Styles seem to range anywhere from mid-to late-20th century.
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