Category: Fantasy
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PEAU D’ANE aka DONKEYSKIN
“Donkeyskin” (“Peau d’Âne”) is a 1970 French musical fantasy film directed by Jacques Demy. The film is based on the classic fairy tale “Donkeyskin” by Charles Perrault and features a blend of enchanting visuals, whimsical music, and a touch of surrealism. It stars Catherine Deneuve, Jean Marais, and Jacques Perrin. In a far-off kingdom, a…
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RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” is a beloved 1964 stop-motion animated Christmas special directed by Larry Roemer. This timeless tale, based on the classic song by Johnny Marks and the story by Robert L. May, follows the journey of Rudolph (voiced by Billie Mae Richards), a young reindeer born with a bright, glowing nose that sets…
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LA BETE aka THE BEAST (NSFW)
“La Bête,” aka “The Beast,” is a 1975 French erotic horror film directed by Walerian Borowczyk. The film stars Sirpa Lane, Lisbeth Hummel, and Marcel Dalio in leading roles. The narrative unfolds in 19th-century France, revolving around the life of Philip Broadhurst, a respected businessman. Upon his demise, his estate is bequeathed to his daughter…
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LA TETE DE NORMANDE ST-ONGE aka NORMANDE
La Tête de Normande St-Onge aka Normande is a 1975 French-Canadian film directed by Gilles Carle. The film stars Carole Laure as Normande St-Onge, a woman slowly losing her grip on reality as difficult circumstances lead her to retreat into a fantasy world. The demands of her family and the stress of daily life drive…
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WOLFWALKERS
“Wolfwalkers,” directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, is a visually stunning animated fantasy film released in 2020. The film is the final installment in Moore’s Irish folklore trilogy, following The Secret of Kells (2009) and Song of the Sea (2014). Set in 1650, the story takes place in Kilkenny, Ireland, under English rule. Robyn…
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LET THE RIGHT ONE IN
“Let the Right One In” is a 2008 Swedish romantic horror film directed by Tomas Alfredson. The film intricately weaves together the themes of friendship, love, and the supernatural. It is based on the novel of the same name by John Ajvide Lindqvist. The story is set in the bleak winter of 1981 in the…
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UN CHIEN ANDALOU
“Un Chien Andalou” is a surreal and groundbreaking silent short film co-created by director Luis Buñuel and artist Salvador Dalí in 1929. The film is an exploration of dreamlike sequences and irrational imagery, devoid of a linear narrative. In a series of disjointed and symbolic vignettes, the film opens with a shocking and iconic scene:…
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SPIRITED AWAY
“Spirited Away” is a captivating and visually stunning animated fantasy film that takes audiences on an enchanting journey into a magical realm. The film follows the extraordinary adventure of a young girl named Chihiro Ogino, who becomes trapped in a mysterious and ethereal world. Chihiro stumbles upon an abandoned amusement park while moving to a…
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A LIZARD IN A WOMAN’S SKIN
The 1971 film “A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin,,” sometimes referred to as “Lizard in a Woman’s Skin,” directed by Lucio Fulci, is a suspenseful Italian Giallo film that delves into the dark corners of the human mind and blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. Set in London during the early 1970s, the story…
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200 MOTELS
“200 Motels” is a surreal and avant-garde musical film released in 1971, directed by Tony Palmer and featuring the rock band The Mothers of Invention, led by Frank Zappa. Like many bands of this era, making a strange, weird film was a natural extension of their musical output, with some being much better than others.…
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