As the undisputed king of the Perky Goths, Tim Burton knows how to make those in touch with their dark side weep uncontrollably, if needed. From the sudden passing of a beloved pet to the surprise death of a beloved mentor, Burton is a master manipulator of emotions.
Here are but a few moments from his films in which he turned his audiences into sobbing masses. Vote up the ones that had you reaching for your Jack Skellington hanky.
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The Death Of The Creator In ‘Edward Scissorhands’
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Kim’s Goodbye In ‘Edward Scissorhands’
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The ‘Baby Mine’ Scene From The Live-Action ‘Dumbo’
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Victor Loses Sparky In ‘Frankenweenie’
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Emily Gives Up Victor Despite Loving Him In ‘Corpse Bride’
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Edward Admits He Is Unable To Get Close To Kim In ‘Edward Scissorhands’
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Sweeney Todd Discovers His Wife Lucy Was The Beggar Woman The Entire Time In ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’
Ichabod Crane Discovers His Mother’s Body As A Child In ‘Sleepy Hollow’
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A Dying Edward Shares A Moment With Sandra In The Bathtub In ‘Big Fish’
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Will Tells His Father’s Final ‘Big Fish’ Story Before He Passes In ‘Big Fish’
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The Mad Hatter’s Goodbye In ‘Alice in Wonderland’
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Margaret Is Ashamed When Her Daughter Finds Out Her Secret In ‘Big Eyes’
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