One of the most popular animated movies of all time is Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. Released in 2005, the movie tells the story of a young man named Victor who accidentally marries a corpse bride, Emily, instead of his true love Victoria. The movie follows Victor and Emily as they go on an adventure in the land of the dead, encountering strange characters from folklore and myth along the way. The movie is a darkly humorous take on death and love, with stunning visuals and music by Danny Elfman. It’s a must-see for anyone who loves animation or Tim Burton’s work. Corpse Bride is a classic that will entertain audiences for generations to come.
Also, the movie is full of memorable quotes, and we’ve collected 85 of the best ones for you here! From wise words from the underworld to heartfelt promises between Victor and Emily, these quotes capture the beauty of the movie. So read on for our favorite Corpse Bride quotes!
Corpse Bride Quotes
- “I do.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- “How disgraceful!” – Maudeline Everglot
- “Wedding feast, I’m salivating.” – Maggot
- “What’s that? Husband?” – Elder Gutknecht
- “I think you dropped something.” – Maggot
- “Wait. I made a promise.” – Victor Van Dort
- “Oh, my dear. There you are.” – Elder Gutknecht
- “He couldn’t get far—with those cold feet.” – Maggot
- “I don’t know. It’s just not natural.” – Elder Gutknecht
- “I’ve brought my husband, Victor.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- “I knew you’d be happy to see him.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- “Everything will go as planned—she will marry.” – Finis Everglot
- “Mystery woman? He doesn’t even know any women.” – Nell Van Dort
- “Come back! I love a lady with meat on her bones!” – Bonejangles
- “Everything will go as planned—she will marry.” – Finis Everglot
- “Don’t you understand? You’re the other woman.” – Victor Van Dort
- “What if Victor and I don’t like each other?” – Victoria Everglot
- “He’s not my boyfriend, he’s my husband.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- “Go chew on someone else’s ear for a while.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- Lord Barkis: “But—but I left you.” Emily the Corpse Bride: “For dead!”
- “No, I’m telling the truth. Victor needs my help.” – Victoria Everglot
- “Sir, I beg you to help. It means so much to me—us.” – Victor Van Dort
- “Marriage is a partnership, a little tit for tat.” – Maudeline Everglot
- “What a fantastic idea! Where are they buried?” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- “It’s true, Victor married a dead woman! I saw her.” – Victoria Everglot
- “In the woods, you said your vows so perfectly.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- “It’s Victor. He’s married a corpse. A corpse bride.” – Victoria Everglot
- Emily the Corpse Bride: “Hopscotch!” Victor Van Dort: “No, no! Victoria!”
- “A tragic tale of romance, passion, and a murder most foul!” – Bonejangles
- “You set me free. Now I can do the same for you.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- “A tragic tale of romance, passion, and a murder most foul!” – Bonejangles
- “Victoria, wait. You don’t understand. She’s dead. Look!” – Victor Van Dort
- “She can’t hold a candle to the beauty of your smile.” – Black Widow Spider
- “Dropping the ring. This boy doesn’t want to get married.” – Pastor Galswells
- “We need to go up. To visit the land of the living.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- “And I thought—I thought this was all going so well.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- “I always knew I deserved better than a fish merchant’s life.” – Nell Van Dort
- “If I hadn’t just been sitting in it, I’d say you’ve lost your mind.” – Maggot
- “Just remember, when you want to come back, say ‘Hopscotch.’” – Elder Gutknecht
- “I’ve got a—I’ve got a dwarf, and I’m not afraid to use him!” – Victor Van Dort
- “Excuse me. You don’t know me, but I used to live in your dead mother.” – Maggot
- “I was betrothed, once, a long time ago. But tragedy bestowed my love.” – Lord Barkis
- “That’s it! We’re going to take whatever money we can and get out of here.” – Lord Barkis
- Emily the Corpse Bride: “Pardon my enthusiasm.” Victor Van Dort: “I like your enthusiasm.”
- “Who invited these people? They must be from your side of the family.” – Maudeline Everglot
- “He just walked off without saying a word. Are all men like this?” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- “You should’ve thought about that before you asked me to marry you.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- “It’s true, Victor married a dead woman! I saw her. We need to save him.” – Victoria Everglot
- Emily the Corpse Bride: “What a cutie.” Victor Van Dort: “You should have seen him with fur.”
- “Get those corsets laced properly! I can hear you speak without gasping.” – Maudeline Everglot
- “Please, Elder Gutknecht. Surely there must be something you can do.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- Emily the Corpse Bride: “It’s my eye, isn’t it?” Victor Van Dort: “No! Your eye is, uh, lovely.”
- Oh, I almost forgot. I have something for you. It’s a wedding present.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- Victor Van Dort: “I don’t even know your name.” Maggot: “That’s a great way to start a marriage.”
- “You kept your promise. You set me free. Now I can do the same for you.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- “Look at the way you’re standing. You look like you’ve got rickets or something.” – Nell Van Dort
- “Oh, I almost forgot. I have something for you. It’s a wedding present.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- “I know that I am dead; yet it seems that I still have some tears to shed.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- “Isn’t the view beautiful ? It takes my breath away. Well, it would if I had any.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- “I spent so long in the darkness. I’d almost forgotten how beautiful the moonlight is!” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- “As if that has anything to do with marriage. Do you suppose your father and I like each other?” – Maudeline Everglot
- “Enough! This wedding cannot take place until he is properly prepared! Young man, learn your vows.” – Pastor Galswells
- “Everybody knows that’s just a temporary state, which is cured very quickly when we meet our fate.” – Black Widow Spider
- “Mother never approved of Scraps jumping up like this. But then again, she never approved of anything.” – Victor Van Dort
- “Maybe perhaps he does belong with her. Little Miss Living, with her rosy cheeks and beating heart.”– Emily the Corpse Bride
- “Listen, under different circumstances—well, who knows? But we’re just too different. I mean, you’re dead.” – Victor Van Dort
- “Coming through, coming through. My name is Paul, the head waiter. I will be creating your wedding feast.” – Paul The Head Waiter
- “Did things not go according to your plan, Lord Barkis? Well, perhaps in disappointment, we are perfectly matched.” – Victoria Everglot
- “Well, I’m afraid none of them are very bright. They got something stuck in their heads, and you can’t do a thing with them.” – Mrs. Plum
- Emily the Corpse Bride: “We need to go up. Upstairs? To visit the land of the living.” Elder Gutknecht: “Land of the living? Oh, my dear.”
- Emily the Corpse Bride: “I’m sure he has a perfectly good reason for taking so long.” Maggot: “Oh, I am sure he does. Why don’t you go ask him?”
- “In fact, since we’re, you know, married, you should definitely meet her. And my father too. We should go and see them right now.” – Victor Van Dort
- “I’m sure he’ll be back shortly. He’s terrified of the dark. In fact, when he was a boy, he used to wet his combinations regularly.” – Nell Van Dort
- “But first! A toast to Emily. Always the bridesmaid, never the bride! Tell me, my dear, can a heart still break after it stops beating?” – Lord Barkis
- “Yet I feel my heart is aching; thou it doesn’t beat, it’s breaking; and the pain here that I feel, try and tell me it’s not real.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- “I was a bride. My dreams were taken from me. But now, I’ve stolen them from someone else. I love you, Victor, but you are not mine.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
- Victor Van Dort: “I want some questions! Now!” General Bonesapart: “Answers—I think you mean answers.” Victor Van Dort: “Thank you. Yes, answers. I need answers.”
- “Where did I put that book? I left it here somewhere. There’s the one. I have it. A Ukrainian haunting spell. Just the thing for these quick trips.” – Elder Gutknecht
- “Die, die. We all pass away. Don’t wear a frown ’cause it’s really okay. You might try and hide, and you might and pray, but we all end up the remains of the day.” – Bonejangles
- Victor Van Dort: “Look, I am terribly sorry about what’s happened to you and I would like to help, but I really need to get home.” Emily the Corpse Bride: “This is your home now.”
- Finis Everglot: “If ever I see that Van Dort boy, I’ll strangle him with my bare hands!” Maudeline Everglot: “Your hands are too fat, and his hands are too thin. You’ll have to use a rope.”
- “Since I was a child, I’ve dreamt of my wedding day. I always hoped to find someone I was deeply in love with. Someone to spend the rest of my life with. Silly, isn’t it?” – Victoria Everglot
- Victoria Everglot: “My parents don’t have any money! It’s my marriage to you that will save them from the poorhouse.” Lord Barkis: “The poorhouse? You’re lying. It isn’t true. Tell me that you’re lying!”
- “With this hand, I will lift your sorrows. Your cup will never be empty, for I will be your wine. With this candle, I will light your way into darkness. With this ring, I ask you to be mine.” – Victor Van Dort
- “If I touch a burning candle, I can feel no pain. In the ice or in the sun, it’s all the same. Yet I feel my heart is aching; thou it doesn’t beat, it’s breaking; and the pain here that I feel, try and tell me it’s not real.” – Emily the Corpse Bride
Wrapping Up
If you’re looking for a movie that’s darkly humorous, visually stunning, and full of adventure, look no further than Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. This 2005 classic follows Victor and his new bride Emily as they navigate the land of the dead, meeting strange creatures along the way. With beautiful visuals and an unforgettable score by Danny Elfman, Corpse Bride is a movie that will entertain audiences for generations to come. So if you’re in the mood for a Tim Burton film or just want to watch a good animated movie, be sure to check out Corpse Bride!
