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| Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein | |
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| Directed by | Kathi Castillo |
| Screenplay by | John Loy |
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| Produced by | Kathi Castillo |
| Starring | |
| 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 Americananimatedhorror comedy film produced by Bagdasarian Productions, LLC. andUniversal Cartoon Studios and distributed byUniversal Studios Home Video. It is directed by Kathi Castillo, written by John Loy and based on characters fromAlvin and the Chipmunks andMary Shelley's 1818 novelFrankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. This is the first of twoAlvin and the Chipmunksdirect-to-video films, and the first of three Universal Cartoon Studios productions to be animated overseas byTama Production inTokyo, Japan. This is the only animatedAlvin and the Chipmunks film where theChipettes do not appear.
It was followed up a year later by a standalone sequel, titledAlvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman.
The Chipmunks are performing at a theme park called Majestic Movie Studios. 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 realDr. Victor Frankenstein is working on hismonster. The monster is brought to life, and the doctor sends it in pursuit of the Chipmunks. In their escape, the monster retrieves Theodore's droppedteddy bear.
The monster follows the Chipmunks home and returns the bear to Theodore, who quickly befriends him. The Chipmunks teach the monster (whom Theodore has nicknamed "Frankie") how to be nicer and make friends. 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 him.
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 him into azany cartoon monster. Alvin escapes to the premiere, causing chaos and havoc in his path. Using the potions book, Simon and Theodore mix anantidote 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 nicely. 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.
The film was in production around 1998 alongside direct-to-video sequels toAn American Tail. Universal Home Entertainment acquired the home video rights forThe Chipmunk Adventure in the hopes of creating a long-lasting direct-to-video film series matching the success ofThe Land Before Time.[1]
All original songs written byMichele Brourman andAmanda McBroom. Soundtrack available onMCA Records.
