Screen Rant

  • Tim Burton has a very personal connection with the story of Edward Scissorhands. 1 / 8

  • Burton based Edward's dark, shy, and creative personality on his own. 2 / 8

  • Burton was perceived by others as odd growing up and isolated himself because of it. 3 / 8

  • Like Edward, Burton was a gifted artist using his hands (as an animator). 4 / 8

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  • Edward's gothic style offers a stark contrast to his gentle heart. 5 / 8

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  • Burton's experiences growing up in suburban California was the basis for the story's settings. 6 / 8

  • Edward Scissorhands is all about how people wrongly treat those who don't fit the norm. 7 / 8

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  • The movie captured this theme so perfectly because of Tim Burton's life experiences. 8 / 8