Can You Identify These Tim Burton Movies Based On A Single Screenshot?

By: Mohammad Agha
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Can You Identify These Tim Burton Movies Based On A Single Screenshot?
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About This Quiz

Tim Burton is an American director, known numerous blockbuster films. He has revolutionized filmmaking with his signature style which is often labeled as quirky and twisted. At a young age, Burton became interested in drawing and filmmaking. 

He attended California Institute of the Arts, which provided him a stepping stone to become an animator for Disney. The aspiring director experimented with short films, including Frankenweenie, which was released in 1984. 

He got his big break in 1985 with Pee-wee’s Big Adventure. Burton was approached by actor Paul Reuben after seeing Frankenweenie and requested he direct a cinematic spin-off of the Pee-wee Herman character. The film was made on an $8 million budget and grossed more than $40 million.

Tim Burton’s catalog includes blockbuster hits such as Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Batman. Burton regularly casts the same actors in his films, including Johnny Depp, who has been in nine of his movies. His ex-partner Helena Bonham Carter has been in seven of his project.

Over the years, there have been discussions of a sequel to the 1988 classic Beetlejuice, but Burton has gone on record stating he doubts it will happen.

If you’re a Tim Burton fan, you should have no problems matching the movie title to the screenshot in this quiz.

Tim Burton Movie 1
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Can you identify this film starring Johnny Depp?
Dark Shadows
Edward Scissorhands
Sleepy Hollow
Into The Woods
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Edward Scissorhands is a romantic dark fantasy film released in 1990. The movie was directed by Tim Burton and starred Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, and Vincent Price.

Sweeny Todd
Paramount
Can you name this award-winning musical thriller?
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Edward Scissorhands
James and the Giant Peach
Ed Wood
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a drama-horror-musical released in 2007. The film won an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Art Direction. Johnny Depp was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for his performance as Benjamin Barker, aka Sweeney Todd.

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James and the Giant Peach
Can you name this Oscar-nominated film?
Cassiopeia
James and the Giant Peach
Frankwenweenie
Quest
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

James and the Giant Peach was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score. The voice cast included Simon Callow, Richard Dreyfuss, and Jane Leeves.

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The Nightmare Before Christmas
DIsney
Which of these films was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects in 1993?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Corpse Bride
9
Vincent
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Nightmare Before Christmas was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Effects, Visual Effects. The movie starred Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, and Catherine O'Hara.

Corpse Bridge
Warner Bros.
Can you identify this animated film set in the 1800s?
ParaNorman
Frakenweenie
Corpse Bride
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Corpse Bride stars Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Emily Watson. The 2005 film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film Of The Year. The movie was the first stop-motion feature film to be edited using Apple's Final Cut Pro.

Tim Burton Film 3
Walt Disney Studios
This movie is a remake of a 1984 short film of the same name. Which is it?
Frankenweenie
Corpse Bride
ParaNorman
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Frankenweenie is a 3D-stop-motion film released in 2012. The movie featured a star-studded voice cast, including Winona Ryder, Martin Short, and Catherine O'Hara, all who have worked with Tim Burton on previous films.

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Tim Burton Film 2
Warner Bros. Pictures
This movie won an Academy Award for Best Makeup. Can you name it?
Corpse Bride
Addams Family
Beetlejuice
Batman
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Beetlejuice is a dark-comedy-horror film, which was released in 1988. The movie was adapted into an animated television series, video game, and stage musical. The film was a financial success and grossed over $73 million at the box office in North America.

Dumbo
Disney
Directed by Tim Burton, this live-action remake was released in 2019. Can you name the correct movie?
A Dog's Journey
A Kid Who Would Be King
Dumbo
Storm Boy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dumbo stars Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, and Eva Green. The film marked Michael Keaton's fourth film with Tim Burton after Beetlejuice, Batman, and Batman Returns.

Dumbo Movie
Walt Disney Pictures
This film is a remake of a beloved Disney classic. Can you name this 2019 remake?
Alladin
Dumbo
Pete's Dragon
Maleficent
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The 2019 remake of Dumbo has a star-studded cast including Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, and Danny DeVito. The movie was filmed entirely on a sound stage, including all outdoor scenes.

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Johnny Depp stars in this comedic fantasy film. Which movie is it?
Charlie and the Chocolate Family
Sleepy Hollow
Alice in Wonderland
Dark Shadows
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Directed by Tim Burton, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory brings Roald Dahl's classic story to life. The movie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Costume Design.

Beetlejuice
Warner Bros.
This film spawned an animated series. Can you name it?
Return Of The Planet Of The Apes
Beetlejuice
Batman
Mars Attacks
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Wrong Answer

The film Beetlejuice was released in 1988. Tim Burton suggested the name "Scared Sheetless" as a joke, and the studio at one point considered using it. Michael Keaton reportedly ad-libbed 90% of his lines.

James and the Giant Peach
Disney
The main characters from this 1996 fantasy film journey to New York City. Which movie is it?
Big Fish
9
Robot Boy
James and the Giant Peach
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

James and the Giant Peach was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score. The film stars Simon Callow, Richard Dreyfuss, and Jane Leeves.

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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
20th Century FOX
This movie was based on a best-selling novel. Which is it?
Alice In Wonderland
The Legend Of Tarzan
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Based on the 2011 novel by Ransom Riggs, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is a fantasy film directed by Tim Burton. The film grossed $296 million worldwide, despite receiving mixed reviews.

Edward Scissorhands
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Can you name this 1990 classic film co-starring Winona Ryder?
Beetlejuice
Edward Scissorhands
Black Swan
The Age Of Innocence
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Winona Ryder co-stars with Johnny Depp in the 1990 classic Edward Scissorhands. Winona Ryder reportedly dropped out of The Godfather: Part III to appear in this film. Johnny Depp was attributed to convincing her to drop out of the film.

The Nightmare Before Christmas
Walt Disney Pictures
What is the name of the main character from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Jack Skellington
Jake Skellington
Oogie Boogie
Doctor Finkelstein
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Wrong Answer

Jack Skellington aka "Pumpkin King" is voiced by Chris Sarandon. A Nightmare Before Christmas was released in 1993 and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Effects, Visual Effects.

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Sleepy Hollow
Paramount Pictures
Ichabod Crane was the main character in this film. Can you name it?
9
Vincent
Dark Shadows
Sleepy Hollow
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Wrong Answer

Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate decapitations of three people at the hands of the Headless Horseman. Johnny Depp did all his own stunts in the final scene of the movie where he was dragged by a horse.

Alice In Wonderland
Walt Disney Studios
Which character is pictured in this 2010 Dark Fantasy?
Chester Cat
Cheshire Cat
Dodo
March Hare
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Wrong Answer

In the 2010 film Alice In Wonderland, British actor Stephen Fry voices the Cheshire Cat. This is the first Tim Burton movie make over $300 million dollars in the United States.

Frankenweenie
Walt Disney Pictures
Catherine O'Hara and Winona Ryder were among the voice cast in this film. Which movie was it?
Frankenweenie
Corpse Bride
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Hotel Transylvania 2
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The 2012 film Frankenweenie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Voice actors included Catherine O'Hara and Winona Ryder, both who worked with Tim Burton on Beetlejuice.

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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
FOX
Can you identify this 2012 thriller from Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov?
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Planet Of The Apes
Sleepy Hollow
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is a 2012 fantasy-horror film from Timur Bekmambetov and Tim Burton. Tom Hardy was originally approached to play Lincoln but turned it down due to scheduling conflicts with The Dark Knight Rises.

9 (movie)
NBC Universal
Elijah Wood stars in this 2009 computer-animated film. Can you name it?
Coraline
Up
Battle For Terra
9
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The movie 9 stars Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, and Crispin Glover. The film was originally a ten minute short made by Shane Acker while he was studying at UCLA. Acker was offered to expand the short into a feature film, which followed the same basic plot.

Dark Shadows
Warner Bros.
Alice Cooper makes a cameo in this 2012 fantasy thriller. Can you name that movie?
Big Eyes
Dark Shadows
Sleepy Hollow
Batman Forever
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Alice Cooper performed "No More Mr. Nice Guy" during the film Dark Shadows. Cooper was made to look younger with make-up and lightning techniques. The movie stars Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Eva Green.

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Sleepy Hollow
Paramount Pictures
Can you identify this supernatural Gothic horror film?
Sleepy Hollow
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Dark Shadows
Public Enemies
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sleepy Hollow is a 1999 film loosely based on the 1820 short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". After being cast as the Headless Horsemen, Christopher Walken let Tim Burton know he didn't know how to ride a horse.

Corpse Bride
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Which of the following films was set in 19th-century European village?
Frankenweenie
ParaNorman
Monster House
Corpse Bride
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Corpse Bride is a 2005 animated family drama directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film of the Year.

Alice Through The Looking Glass
Disney
This is Sacha Baron Cohen's first Disney appearance. Can you name that movie?
The BFG
Alice Through the Looking Glass
The Jungle Book
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Alice Through The Looking Glass is the sequel to the 2010 film Alice in Wonderland. Despite mixed reviews from critics, the film grossed close to $300 million worldwide.

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Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Warner Bros.
Can you identify this movie starring Paul Reubens?
Big Top Pee-wee
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Pee-wee's Playhouse
Pee-wee's Big Holiday
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Pee-wee's Big Adventure is a 1985 adventure comedy directed by Tim Burton. The film grossed $40 million the United States and spawned two sequels, Big Top Pee-wee, and Pee-wee's Big Holiday.

Batman Returns
Warner Bros.
Can you identify this 1992 film featuring Michelle Pfeiffer?
What Lies Beneath
The Fabulous Baker Boys
Batman Returns
Dark Shadows
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Batman Returns had a star-studded cast, including Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, and Michelle Pfeiffer. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards - Best Effects, Visual Effects, and Best Makeup.

Big Fish Movie
Sony Pictures
Can you identify this 2003 adventure fantasy film?
Brothers Grimm
Big Fish
Angry Fish
Dark Shadows
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Big Fish is a 2003 adventure-fantasy film directed by Tim Burton. The movie stars Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, and Billy Crudup. The film grossed $66 million dollars at the box office.

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Big Eyes
The Weinstein Company
This 2014 crime drama starring Amy Adams and Christoph Waltz was based on a true story. Which
Vincent
Big Eyes
Ed Wood
Lau
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Wrong Answer

Sales of Margaret Keane's paintings soared prior to the release of Big Eyes. Tim Burton owns a large collection of her work. The film stars Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz, and Danny Huston.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Twentieth Century Fox
Can you name this 2016 film written by Jane Goldman?
Dark Shadows
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children was released in 2016. Tim Burton made a cameo in the film as someone on an amusement park ride. The film grossed $296 million dollars worldwide.

Michael Keaton Batman
Warner Bros.
Michael Keaton co-starred in this 80s blockbuster movie. Which is it?
Night Shift
Pacific Heights
Beetlejuice
Batman
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Wrong Answer

Tim Burton directed the 1989 film Batman, based on DC comics characters. It was the first Batman movie to win an Academy Award. The film won an award for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration.

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Can you name this 2005 musical fantasy film starring Johnny Depp?
The Chocolate Factory
Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was directed by Tim Burton and released in 2005. The film was based on the 1964 novel by Roald Dahl. This was Johnny Depp's second chocolate-based movie, the first being the 2000 film Chocolat.

Frankenweenie
Walt Disney Pictures
Which of the following movies takes place in town called New Holland?
Ed Wood
Frankenweenie
Corpse Bride
Coraline
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Wrong Answer

Frankieweenie is based in a town called New Holland, which Tim Burton based on a similar town in which he grew up in California. Disney decided New Holland, PA would be named as the official town where the movie takes place.

Planet Of The Apes
20th Century Fox
Mark Wahlberg starred in this 2001 science fiction film. Can you name it?
Max Payne
War Of The Planet Of The Apes
Rise Of the Planet Of The Apes
Planet Of The Apes
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Planet Of The Apes is a 2001 science fiction film directed by Tim Burton. The movie starred Mark Wahlberg, Helena Bonham Carter, and Tim Roth. The film grossed over $300 million dollars worldwide.

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Big Eyes Movie
The Weinstein Company
Amy Adams stars in this 2014 crime drama. Which movie is it?
Big Eyes
James and the Giant Peach
Frida
Big Fish
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Released in 2014, Big Eyes is a crime drama directed by Tim Burton. Amy Adams won a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical. The film grossed $21 million dollars worldwide at the box office,

Pee Wee's Big Adventure
Warner Bros.
This 1985 film was co-written by the late, Phil Hartman. Do you know the answer?
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Mars Attacks
Big Eyes
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Wrong Answer

Tim Burton's made his first full-length film directing debut in Pee-wee's Big Adventure. Burton previously directed short films. The film was released on August 9, 1985, and grossed over $40 million dollars in North America.

Ed Wood
Disney
Can you identify this 1994 biographical comedy-drama starring Johnny Depp?
Ed Wood
Mistress
Chaplin
Crimes and Misdemeanors
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ed Wood won two Academy Awards, one for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, and another for Best Makeup. The film starred Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, and Sarah Jessica Parker. When Burton approached Depp to be in the movie, he reportedly agreed within 10 minutes.

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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Paramount
Which 2007 film featured the tagline 'Never Forget, Never Forgive'?
Big Fish
The Tale of Sweeney Todd
Into The Woods
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street stars Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Alan Rickman. The film won an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Art Direction.

Batman Forever
Warner Bros.
Can you name the actor who played the Dark Knight in Batman Forever?
Val Kilmer
Michael Keaton
Ben Affleck
Christain Bale
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Val Kilmer was cast as Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1995 film Batman Forever. The star-studded cast includes Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman, and Chris O'Donnell. The film grossed over $152 million.

Mars Attacks
Warner Bros.
Can you identify this 1996 cult classic film starring Jack Nicholson?
Batman Returns
Wolf
Mars Attacks!
Batman
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Mars Attacks! is a 1996 science fiction film directed by Tim Burton. The film features Jack Nicholson playing a dual role as President James Dale and Art Land. The film made a worldwide box office total of over $100 million.

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Batman Forever
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Which of the following films featured the first appearance of Arkham Asylum?
Batman
Batman Returns
Batman Begins
Batman Forever
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Wrong Answer

Batman Forever was the third installment in the Burton-Schumacher Batman film series. The movie was nominated for three academy awards for Best Cinematography, Best Sound, and Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing.

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