Guide Note

Corpse Bride is a 2005 stop-motion animated film directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson. The movie, based on a Jewish folk tale entitled "The Finger," is set in 19th century Victorian Europe. It stars Johnny Depp as the voice of Victor Van Dort, a meek young man engaged to marry Victoria Everglot (Emily Watson) in an arranged ceremony. Through an unfortunate turn of events, Van Dort finds himself mistakenly married to Emily (voiced by Helena Bonham Carter), an inhabitant of the underworld.

Fast Facts

1. Released: September 23, 2005
2. Run time: 77 Minutes
3. Music by: Danny Elfman
4. Academy Award nominated for "Best Animated Feature
5. Shooting took 55 weeks

1. "Isn't the view beautiful? It takes my breath away. Well, it would if I had any."—Emily, the corpse bride
2. "Since I was a child, I've dreamt of my wedding day. I always hoped to find someone I was deeply in love with. Someone to spend the rest of my life with. Silly, isn't it?"—Victor Van Dort
3. "Well, perhaps in disappointment, we are perfectly matched."—Victoria Everglot