Guide Note

Edward Scissorhands is a Tim Burton film about a lonely boy named Edward who has scissors for hands. He was created was created by a scientist who died before he could finish his hands. Edward is found all alone in a mansion on a hill by the local Avon lady who adopts him and brings him back to the suburbs. The 1990 comedy-drama stars Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder.

Fast Facts

1. Directed by Tim Burton
2. Produced by Denise Di Novi and Tim Burton
3. Written by Caroline Thompson and Tim Burton
4. Release Date: December 7, 1990
5. Grossed $86,024,005 worldwide
6. Filmed in Florida
7. Music by Danny Elfman
8. Appearance by Vincent Price
9. Cast: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Alan Arkin, Anthony Michael Hall, Vincent Price

The inspiration for Edward Scissorhands came from a sketch that director Tim Burton drew as a child. The boy with scissors for hands reflected his feelings of isolation, and his inability to communicate with family and friends.