Revealing mistake: When Sparky's tail pops off there is a hole where it popped off. But when the tail goes into the bucket the hole is gone.
Frankenweenie (2012)
1 revealing mistake - chronological order
Directed by: Tim Burton
Starring: Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Landau, Martin Short, Charlie Tahan
Revealing mistake: When Sparky's tail pops off there is a hole where it popped off. But when the tail goes into the bucket the hole is gone.
Mr. Rzykruski: Back home, everyone is scientist. Even my plumber wins Nobel Prize. Your country does not make enough scientist. Always needs more. You should be a scientist, Victor.
Trivia: The name "Sorg" on Victor Frankenstein's film projector is in reference to the film's Cinematographer, Peter Sorg.
Answer: The movie doesn't appear to be set in a particular decade, probably to give it a more timeless appeal. Styles seem to range anywhere from mid-to late-20th century.
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