The house used to film 'Edward Scissorhands' is a Florida museum. This home where the 1990 fantasy romance film "Edward Scissorhands" was made at 1774 Tinsmith Circle, in Lutz, Florida, has been converted into a private museum dedicated to the movie by the home's new owners, Joey Licalzi and Sharon Licalzi.

Where is the set of Edward Scissorhands?

Most of the Edward Scissorhands locations are in Tinsmith Circle, Lutz, in Hillsborough County, Florida. Fans of the cult classic can visit this neighborhood since it is still standing. In fact, the house that Edward Scissorhands lived in was recently sold for over $230,000.

Who owns the Edward Scissorhands house?

The new owners of the real Edward Scissorhands home have put it back on the market in Florida — but not before transforming it into a tribute to the movie. The Lutz, Florida, home featured in the 1990 Tim Burton film was purchased by Joey Licalzi and his wife in 2020.

Can you visit Edward Scissorhands house?

The house was bought in 2020 by the current owners, the Licalzis who have turned parts of it into a free museum, in which they also live. You can make an appointment to visit, but Joey Licalzi says many people just knock on the door for a tour.

Is the castle from Edward Scissorhands still there?

The castle was torn down after filming and, 30 years later, is now a grassy crater that's home to farm animals. While most of the filming locations have changed or are long gone, a few remain almost untouched, including the large vault in front of which Edward Scissorhands applied for a bank loan.

Exploring The Edward Scissorhands Neighborhood 30 Years Later

Was Edward Scissorhands filmed on a set?

The facade of the Gothic mansion was built just outside Dade City. The majority of filming took place in Lutz between March 26 and July 19, 1990. Filming Edward Scissorhands created hundreds of (temporary) jobs and injected over $4 million into the Tampa Bay economy.

Did the Edward Scissorhands house sell?

In 2020, the house was sold to Joey Licalzi, who worked as a dishwasher on the set of “Edward Scissorhands.” Licalzi and his wife have proceeded to turn the house into a shrine to the movie, dubbed “Scissorland.” The front yard still features the famous topiaries from the movie, and the interior features touches like ...

Was Tom Cruise offered Edward Scissorhands?

It's hard to think of anyone else other than Depp playing the knife-hand sweetheart, but the role almost went to someone else. Any guesses? Maybe if we told you this person has the need... the need for speed you might guess it. That's right, Tom Cruise was almost Edward Scissorhands.

Why did she never visit Edward Scissorhands?

The elderly woman (who is actually revealed to be Kim in her old age) finishes telling her granddaughter the story, saying that she never saw Edward again. She chose not to visit him because she wanted him to remember her the way she was in her youth.

Did Tom Cruise audition for Edward Scissorhands?

One such fascinating story revolves around Tim Burton's beloved fantasy gothic film, Edward Scissorhands. While Johnny Depp eventually won hearts with his portrayal of the titular character, many may not know that Tom Cruise was originally in contention for the role.

Whose house did they break into in Edward Scissorhands?

Edward agreed, just as Jim had predicted. Jim later, lied to Edward by telling him they were breaking into the house of somebody who stole from him. However, Edward secretly knew that it was Jim's house all along and later revealed to Kim that the only reason why he went along with it was because she asked him to.

What time is Edward Scissorhands set in?

The word "modern-day" implies a present-day setting. However, Edward Scissorhands is an amalgamation of two succinct time periods: The original suburban boom and its revitalization some 30 years later.

How old is Kim in Edward Scissorhands?

Her character, Kim, was 17. She had previously starred in Beetlejuice and Frankenweenie, both directed by Burton.

What is the point of Edward Scissorhands?

The film has a moral to its story about good and evil; the moral being: don't judge a book by it's cover. Which is similar to Little Red Riding Hood, but in Tim Burton's story, the wolf wearing grandma as a suit are the suburbanites and Little Red Riding Hood is Edward.

Is Edward Scissorhands appropriate for a 10 year old?

The Tim Burton classic received a rating of PG-13, which feels exactly right. Pre-teens will absolutely appreciate the themes of this film, but there's a bit of sexuality (when one woman tries to seduce Edward) and some violence in the movie that might make it too mature for younger kids.

Who turned down the role of Edward Scissorhands?

This week Gary Oldman revealed that he turned down Edward Scissorhands after reading a few pages of the script before Johnny Depp went on to make the role one of the most iconic of all time. That got us wondering about all the other major movie roles that were turned down for one reason or another.

Did Edward Scissorhands and Kim have a baby?

[Edward Scissorhands] Kim had children with Edward, and their grand daughter is the girl being told the story. Kim declares her love to Edward at the end of the film after her ex boyfriend is killed.

What happened to the old man in Edward Scissorhands?

Vincent Price (The Inventor)

The kind old man suddenly falls to the ground and dies before he can give Edward his hands. Edward Scissorhands was one of Vincent Price's final roles. He appeared in two TV movies and lent his voice to The Princess and the Cobbler before he died in California at the age of 82 in 1993.

Who did Johnny Depp base Edward Scissorhands on?

Johnny Depp reveals that his Edward Scissorhands character was based on a cross between a baby and one of his dogs during his libel suit testimony. Johnny Depp's Edward Scissorhands character was modeled after some very strange real-life inspirations.

Is Jim Carrey in Edward Scissorhands?

Edward Scissorhands (Didn't Get)

Though it's hard to imagine anyone else capturing the essence of the quirky character, other celebrated stars were in the running for the lead role including John Cusack, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Cruise, and Carrey before Depp won the career-making part.

Who found Edward Scissorhands in the movie?

Movie Info

Loving suburban saleswoman Peg (Dianne Wiest) discovers Edward and takes him home, where he falls for Peg's teen daughter (Winona Ryder).

How long did Edward Scissorhands live?

Edward Scissorhands being an ageless, artificial being and quite possibly immortal adds to the tragedy of his story, as he will most likely continue to be alone for many more years to keep himself safe after the residents of the town turned against him and Kim had to fake his death.

Were the houses in Edward Scissorhands real?

This home where the 1990 fantasy romance film "Edward Scissorhands" was made at 1774 Tinsmith Circle, in Lutz, Florida, has been converted into a private museum dedicated to the movie by the home's new owners, Joey Licalzi and Sharon Licalzi.

Where was the Southgate Mall in Edward Scissorhands?

The Southgate Shopping Center, with its distinctive 70 foot high arch/neon sign has been a Lakeland, Florida landmark since it opened on South Florida Avenue in 1957. It gained further notoriety in 1990 when several scenes from the film "Edward Scissorhands" were filmed there.

How old was Winona Ryder in Beetlejuice?

She was fifteen, she turned sixteen on the movie. She was a prodigy. From a very young age, she was an old soul. She really got the words and the imagery.