Themes & motifs that are consistent throughout the majority of Tim Burton's films:
- Isolated character
- Death
- Flashbacks
- Escape through fantasy
- Horror
- Gothic
- Frequent use of bells, chimes and music
- Skittish main character
Mis-en-scene elements that are usually present in his films:
- Black & white or vivid colour mixed with bleak colours
- Close up shots of characters to build suspense
- Dark lighting
- Substantial amount of juxtaposition throughout most films
Popular films that use these elements:
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Corpse Bride
- Edward Scissor hands
- Batman
- Alice in Wonderland
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