Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein
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Directed by | Kathi Castillo |
Screenplay by | John Loy |
Produced by | Kathi Castillo |
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Edited by | Jay Bixsen |
Music by | Mark Watters |
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Distributed by | Universal Studios Home Video |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein is a 1999 American animated comedy horror film produced by Bagdasarian Productions, LLC. and Universal Cartoon Studios and distributed by Universal Studios Home Video. It is directed by Kathi Castillo, written by John Loy and based on characters from Alvin and the Chipmunks and Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. This is the first of two Alvin and the Chipmunks direct-to-video films, and the first of three Universal Cartoon Studios productions to be animated overseas by Tama Productions in Tokyo, Japan. This is the only animated Alvin and the Chipmunks film where the Chipettes do not appear.
It was followed up a year later by Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman, which serves as a spiritual sequel, as it contains no mention of this film's events.
Plot[]
The Chipmunks are performing at a theme park called Majestic Movie Studios (a spoof of Universal Studios Hollywood). While taking a break from their concert, the Chipmunks get lost, and eventually get locked inside the park. They find their way to the "Frankenstein's Castle" attraction, where a real Dr. Victor Frankenstein is working on his monster. The monster is brought to life, and the doctor sends it in pursuit of the Chipmunks. In their escape, the monster retrieves Theodore's dropped teddy bear.
The monster follows the Chipmunks home and returns the bear to Theodore, who quickly befriends him. The Chipmunks learn that the monster (whom Theodore has nicknamed "Frankie") is truly good-hearted. Dave goes to the park to book a concert that night to celebrate the premiere of an anticipated film. Dr. Frankenstein tracks Frankie to the Chipmunks' home, and, angered at the monster's benevolence, kidnaps Alvin. Simon, Theodore, and Frankie hurry back to the park to rescue Alvin.
Dr. Frankenstein force feeds Alvin a potion and induces a powerful electrical shock. Alvin is released by Frankie, and after Simon swipes the doctor's potions book, the four of them escape back into the park. Shortly after, the process Alvin underwent takes effect, transforming Alvin into a zany cartoon monster. Alvin escapes to the premiere, causing chaos and havoc in his path. Using the potions book, Simon and Theodore mix an antidote using various food items from a buffet, and feed it to Alvin during his rampage. Alvin returns to normal, and the Chipmunks go to perform their concert.
Before the concert begins, Dr. Frankenstein attempts to transform Alvin back to his monster self, but is thwarted by Frankie, which leads to an explosion. After the smoke clears, Theodore introduces Frankie to the public, promising that Frankie will bring no harm if treated kindly. Meanwhile, Dr. Frankenstein is revealed to have been given the job of being the studio's mascot, Sammy Squirrel, much to his dissatisfaction, as he is trying to get the mascot's head off in a last ditch effort to kidnap Alvin.
Voice cast[]
- Ross Bagdasarian, Jr. as Alvin Seville, Simon Seville, Dave Seville and Person in Mob (uncredited)
- Janice Karman as Theodore Seville and Person in Mob (uncredited)
- Michael Bell as Doctor Victor Frankenstein, Person in Mob and Delivery man
- Frank Welker as Frankie, the Frankenstein's monster, Man dressed up as Frankenstein, Sammy Squirrel, Movie Director and Person in Mob (uncredited)
- Jim Meskimen as Mr. Yesman, Person in Mob, Boy #2 and Police Officer #2
- Dee Bradley Baker as Tour Guide and Person in Mob
- Mary Kay Bergman as Mother at the theme park, Little Boy, Boy #1, Female Bouncer, Miss Beatrice Miller and Person in Mob (uncredited)
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Bud Wiley, Man with Camera, Male Bouncer, Security Guard and Person in Mob (uncredited)
- Susan Boyd as Police Officer #1, Mother at the playground, Olivia D’Handlotion and Person in Mob (uncredited)
- Tom Kenny (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Dan Castellaneta (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Rodger Bumpass (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Carlos Alazraqui (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Jason Marsden (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Bob Joles (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Lorenzo Music (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Frank Oz (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Wayne Allwine (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Mr. Lawrence (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Mike Judge (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Daran Norris (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Larry David (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Jerry Seinfeld (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Harold Ramis (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Sherry Lynn (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Tress MacNeille (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Kath Soucie (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Debi Derryberry (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Jennifer Hale (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Christine Cavanaugh (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Laura Summer (uncredited) as Person in Mob
- Grey DeLisle, Bill Farmer and John Cygan (all three uncredited) as Additional Voices
Production[]
The film was in production around 1998 alongside direct-to-video sequels to An American Tail. Universal Home Entertainment acquired the home video rights for The Chipmunk Adventure in the hopes of creating long lasting direct-to-video film series matching the success of The Land Before Time.[1]
Crew[]
- Ginny McSwain - Casting Director and Voice Director
Songs[]
All original songs written by Michele Brourman and Amanda McBroom. Soundtrack available on MCA Records.
- "Things Out There"
- "If a Monster Came in Our Room"
- "If You Wanna Have Friends"
- "Dem Bones"
- "Sammy the Squirrel"
Home media[]
The film was released via VHS on September 28, 1999 and DVD (as a "Monster Bash Fun Pack" with Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman, Monster Mash, and four episodes of Archie's Weird Mysteries) on September 7, 2004 by Universal Studios Home Video.[2]
A DVD called "Scare-riffic Double Feature", featuring only this film and Meet the Wolfman was released on September 4, 2007.[3] The "Scare-riffic Double Feature" DVD was re-released with a different cover on March 11, 2008.
References[]
- ^ "'American Tail' videos return to stores". June 5, 1998.
- ^ Monster Pack, NEW NBC Universal Store Universal Studios Family, NBC Universal Store[permanent dead link]
- ^ Alvin and the Chipmunks Scare-riffic Double Feature - Universal Studios - NBC Universal Store[permanent dead link]
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