Burton’s Iconic Gothic Fantasy Officially Becomes a Streaming Favorite Again
Reported by Collider ·
A renewed streaming success
Edward Scissorhands is once again drawing a large audience. At the time of writing, it is one of Disney+’s ten most popular movies in the U.S. The 1990 film has also had limited theatrical re-releases over the years. Its reported $20 million budget was matched by box-office earnings exceeding $80 million.
Burton and Depp’s first film
The film blends elements of Beauty and the Beast and Frankenstein. Danny Elfman composed its score, while Stan Winston and Ve Neill missed out on an Academy Award for Best Makeup.
A new Sleepy Hollow adaptation
Filmmaker Lindsey Anderson Beer’s debut novel, Hollow, is the basis for the planned film. Sydney Sweeney has been cast as Katrina Van Tassel. In the story, Katrina becomes caught in a love triangle involving Brom Bones and Ichabod Crane.
Key points
- Edward Scissorhands ranks among Disney+’s ten most popular U.S. movies at the time of writing.
- Tim Burton and Johnny Depp have collaborated on eight films.
- The 1990 film earned more than $80 million against a reported $20 million budget.
- Sydney Sweeney is set to play Katrina Van Tassel in a planned Sleepy Hollow film.