Limited edition on blue and pink "Candyland" mix swirl vinyl. Edward Scissorhands« is a 1990 American romantic dark fantasy film directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp. The soundtrack is the fourth collaboration between director Tim Burton and composer Danny Elfman for a feature film. In addition to Elfman's music, the soundtrack also features songs by Tom Jones. The film tells the story of an artificial human named Edward, an unfinished creation who has scissors for hands. Edward is taken in by a suburban family and falls in love with their teenage daughter, Kim.