Victor’s father, concerned by his son’s isolation, encourages him to join a baseball team. During a game, Victor hits a home run, but Sparky chases the ball into the street and is fatally struck by a car. Heartbroken and unable to accept the loss, Victor finds inspiration in a school science lesson where his teacher, , demonstrates how electricity can make a dead frog’s muscles twitch. The Resurrection
Using a complex rig in his attic—complete with needles, thread, and the power of a midnight lightning storm—Victor successfully brings Sparky back to life. Though Sparky is now stitched together and has bolts in his neck, he is the same playful dog Victor loved. The Secret Out Frankenweenie -2012-