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31 Eerie Tim Burton Inspirations

From Wicked Fairytale Makeovers to Creepy Corpse Dolls

— September 1, 2012 — Pop Culture
These terrifying Tim Burton inspirations show off the iconic director's favored eerie aesthetic.

Burton has solidly proven himself as a visionary throughout his very long career, and he's one of the most respected names in Hollywood. Always pushing the envelope in terms of directing and animation, fans of all ages relate to the innovative and distinct ways of Burton. From bringing one of the creepiest Batman villains to life to re-inventing Alice in Wonderland, he's broken new ground in terms of cinematic inventiveness. Though he's been at it for so many years already, Burton doesn't show any signs of slowing down.

Like many geniuses, the work of Burton cannot be reproduced but is often a source of inspiration for designers and artists. Such a distinct aesthetic can be identified instantly, and is beloved by fans all over the world.
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Ghoulish Delectable Cakes
Ghoulish Delectable Cakes
The Caketrop of Tim Burton's Dreams is Full of Pop Culture Treats
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Faux Caped Crusader Sequels
Faux Caped Crusader Sequels
Sean Hartter & Hero Complex Team Up to Keep Batman Franchise Alive
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Gaunt Pop Culture Caricatures
Gaunt Pop Culture Caricatures
Ken Turner Illustrates Celebrities & Characters in Gothic Style
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Tormented Cartoon Campaigns
Tormented Cartoon Campaigns
La Fabbrica di Nichi Ads Promote an Improved Urban Environment
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Eccentric Celeb Caricatures
Eccentric Celeb Caricatures
Zoraida Zaro Illustrates Stars with Bizarre Personalities
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Model Dark Knight Headquarters
Model Dark Knight Headquarters
The LEGO Batcave Recreates Burton's Surreal Vision
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Spooky Storybook Captures
Spooky Storybook Captures
The Daniel Danger Paintings are Nightmare Before Christmas-Inspired
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Eerie Eyeless Artworks
Eerie Eyeless Artworks
The Patrick Fatica Paintings are Dark and Doe-Eyed
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Theatrical Date-Keepers
Theatrical Date-Keepers
Tejal Patni's Splash Calendar 2011 is Dark and Dramatic
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Fantastical Director Filmography Tributes
Fantastical Director Filmography Tributes
Martin Woutisseth Revisits the Works of Tim Burton
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Supercharged Superhero Vehicles
Supercharged Superhero Vehicles
The Putsch Racing Turbine Engine-Powered Batmobile is Striking
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Gothic Couture Captures
Gothic Couture Captures
The Pulp Magazine Chanel Editorial Stars Darkly Glamorous Kristen
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Gothic Pop Culture Cartoons
Gothic Pop Culture Cartoons
Mindy Doodles Reinvents Beloved Characters with a Darker Edge
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Dark and Dreary Diaries
Dark and Dreary Diaries
The Splash Fashions 2011 Calendar is Artistically Creepy
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Toadstool-Sprouting Jewelry
Toadstool-Sprouting Jewelry
H.Stern Launches Jewelry Line Inspired by Alice in Wonderlan
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Clear Cranium Alien Art
Clear Cranium Alien Art
Gerrel Saunders Renders Transparent Skulls with Throbbing Brains
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Dramatic Cake Pops
Dramatic Cake Pops
Andrea Morris' Cocomori Treats Are Expressive
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Haunting Bride Photography
Haunting Bride Photography
Meluxine by Peter Coulson Models a 150-Year-Old Wedding Gown
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Gaunt Girl Depictions
Gaunt Girl Depictions
Benat Olea Renders Characters in a Stylishly Skinny Manner
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Iconic Director Retrospectives
Iconic Director Retrospectives
The Tim Burton LACMA Exhibit Looks Back at a Storied Career
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Creepy Cinematic Character Candies
Creepy Cinematic Character Candies
The Jack Skellington Cake Pops are a Halloween Treat to Die For
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Wicked Fairytale Makeovers
Wicked Fairytale Makeovers
This Queen of Hearts Makeup Tutorial is Tim Burton-Inspired
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Ethereal Gothic Beauty Editorials
Ethereal Gothic Beauty Editorials
The Vogue Japan 'The Scarlet Focus' Photoshoot is Darkly Dreamy
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Hauntingly Ethereal Editorials
Hauntingly Ethereal Editorials
The Elele Magazine September 2012 Photoshoot is Darkly Dreamy
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Creepy Cosplay Couples
Creepy Cosplay Couples
These Corpse Bride Cosplay Pictures Will Chill You to the Bone
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Evolved Pokemon Illustrations
Evolved Pokemon Illustrations
The Tim Burton-Inspired Pokemon Series is Creepy and Original
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Morbid Living Dead Makeovers
Morbid Living Dead Makeovers
The Halloween Corpse Bride Tutorial is a Must-See for Tim Burton Fans
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Goth Girl Cartoons
Goth Girl Cartoons
Toon Hertz Illustrates Cutesy Females with Dark & Emotional Sides
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Phantom Villain Paintings
Phantom Villain Paintings
Arnaud de Vallois Illustrates Images with a Sinister Spectral Style
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Creepy Corpse Dolls
Creepy Corpse Dolls
Kamila Mlynarczyk Crafts Whimsical Victorian Toy Zombies
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Freaky Fashion Scribblings
Freaky Fashion Scribblings
The Achraf Amiri Couture Illustrations are Dark and Twisted
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