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Edward Scissorhands 1990 Film | Tim Burton | Johnny Depp + Winona Ryder

Updated: May 19, 2022



What's your review of Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands 1990 film with Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder? #EdwardScissorhands #WinonaRyder #JohnnyDepp #TimBurton


FACTS ABOUT EDWARD SCISSORHANDS (1990)


Alternative titles (from Letterboxd): Saxhand Edward, 가위손


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Director: Tim Burton

Writer: Caroline Thompson

Genre: drama, fantasy, romance


Cast includes:

Johnny Depp - Edward Scissorhands

Winona Ryder - Kim

Dianne Wiest - Peg

Anthony Michael Hall - Jim

Kathy Baker - Joyce

Robert Oliveri - Kevin

Conchata Ferrell - Helen

Caroline Aaron - Marge

Dick Anthony Williams - Officer Allen

O-Lan Jones - Esmeralda

Vincent Price - The Inventor

Alan Arkin - Bill

Susan Blommaert - Tinka


Producers include Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi, Richard Hashimoto, and Caroline Thompson.


Production companies include Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. Distributors include CBS, Fox Video, and 20th Century Fox Entertainment.


Music: Danny Elfman

Cinematography: Stefan Czapsky

Film editing: Colleen Halsey, Richard Halsey

Casting: Victoria Thomas

Production design: Bo Welch

Art direction: Tom Duffield

Set decoration: Cheryl Carasik

Costume design: Colleen Atwood


Filming locations: Southgate Shopping Center - 2515 S. Florida Avenue, Lakeland, Florida; Land O' Lakes; Wesley Chapel; Dade City; Tinsmith Circle, Lutz; 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd, Century City.


Awards: Best Production Design (BAFTA); Best Fantasy Film (Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films); Best Dramatic Presentation (Hugo Awards); Best Archival Release of an Existing Score (International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA)); Best Foreign Film (Sant Jordi Awards).


Brief plot: After his creator dies, Edward Scissorhands is left to explore a suburban life that at first rejects him, but them finds uses for his peculiar quirks. But will he always fit in, or will he once again become an outcast?


Trailer (uploaded by JohnVexer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M94yyfWy-KI


IMDb: http://gb.imdb.com/title/tt0099487/?ref_=nv_sr_1


EDWARD SCISSORHANDS FAQ AND DISCUSSION TOPICS


For reference, below is a list of frequently asked questions and discussion topics! I'll answer some where possible!


Did Kim and Edward Scissorhands end up together?

Spoilers!


How is Edward Scissorhands like Frankenstein?

Both are visually different and misunderstood beings looking for love and affection.


How many Edward Scissorhands movies are there?

One!


How old was Winona in Edward Scissorhands?

Winona Ryder was around 17 or 18.


Is Edward Scissorhands a cenobite?

No!


Is Edward Scissorhands a girl or boy?

Edward Scissorhands is designed in the image of a male human.


Is Edward Scissorhands a good movie?

Yes!


Is Edward Scissorhands inappropriate for kids?

It's a little tense and emotional. Edward Scissorhands is rated U.


Was Edward Scissorhands filmed in Lakeland Florida?

Yes.


Who is the love interest in Edward Scissorhands?

Kim


Why was Timothée Chalamet dressed up as Edward Scissorhands?

Timothée Chalamet was dressed as Edgar Scissorhands in the Super Bowl ad.

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