Burton’s Beloved Horror Fantasy Is Officially Back From the Dead on Streaming, Still a Halloween Favorite
A Halloween favorite returns
Stop-motion’s uncanny look makes it a natural fit for spooky-season viewing. Corpse Bride stands out among Halloween-friendly films, combining musical elements, animation, romance and gothic fantasy. Tim Burton and Mike Johnson directed the film. Its enduring appeal is notable: more than two decades after its release, it continues to attract viewers during Halloween.
Box office and voice cast
Corpse Bride took in $115 million worldwide, compared with a reported production budget of $40 million. Johnny Depp voices Victor, a nervous young man drawn into the land of the dead.
Helena Bonham Carter voices the bride who leads Victor there. Burton made Corpse Bride while also working on his Charlie and the Chocolate Factory adaptation, which also starred Depp.
Streaming and other stop-motion news
At the time of writing, Corpse Bride had passed 75 days on HBO Max’s top ten in the United States. That sustained chart presence shows the film’s continued place in seasonal viewing.
The film’s renewed attention comes as Travis Knight’s Wildwood prepares for its big-screen debut this weekend. Critics have given it glowing reviews, and Aidan Kelley called it a “masterpiece” in his Collider review.
Key points
- Corpse Bride had spent more than 75 days in HBO Max’s U.S. top ten at the time of writing.
- The film earned $115 million worldwide on a reported $40 million budget.
- Johnny Depp voices Victor, while Helena Bonham Carter voices the bride.
- Travis Knight’s Wildwood is set for a big-screen debut this weekend.