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Gothic Movies

The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello

Set in a world of iron dirigibles and steam powered computers, this gothic horror mystery tells the story of Jasper Morello, a disgraced aerial navigator who flees his plague-ridden home on a desperate voyage to redeem himself. -- This is a half-hour animated adventure made entirely in silhouette. It is an epic steam punk story in the gothic tradition of Jules Verne and Edgar Allan Poe.

SOURCE: Clickview (2005), Rated: G, Duration: 26:03 mins, URL: https://clickv.ie/w/FTqo

Frankenweenie (2012)

From creative genius Tim Burton (Alice in Wonderland, The Nightmare Before Christmas) comes Frankenweenie, a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victors fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new lease on life can be monstrous. [Interactive video available from ClickView.]

SOURCE: ClickView (2012), Rated: PG, Duration: 1:23:17 mins, URL: https://clickv.ie/w/Kavo

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) [Burton]

The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the "real world." When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life -- he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. But Jack soon discovers even the best-laid plans of mice and skeleton men can go seriously awry.

SOURCE: ClickView (1993), Rated: G, Duration: 1:13:26 mins, URL: https://clickv.ie/w/Oavo

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