Last Friday, we brought you coverage straight from the Walt Disney Studios panel on Frankenweenie from San Diego Comic-Con 2012. This panel was arguably one of the highlights of the Disney panels complete with warm fuzzies with Tim Burton and his fans. Burton has such a great and loving fan base. It’s wonderful that the depth of Burton’s work is found not only in the “dark” trappings on the surface, but also the heart of the story and the characters within.

In support of Burton’s new project, Frankenweenie, coming out this October, Disney has released this new trailer and poster that pay homage to classic horror films of yesteryear. Check them out below!

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Synopsis:

In Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie” young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences. A stop-motion animated film, “Frankenweenie” will be filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, which will elevate the classic style to a whole new experience. From creative genius Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” The Nightmare Before Christmas”) comes “Frankenweenie,” a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life” can be monstrous.

Frankenweenie is slated to hit theaters on October 5th, 2012.