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Fantasy movies

Step into realms of magic, mythical creatures, and supernatural events where the impossible becomes reality.

Subgenres include: Epic Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Low Fantasy.

The Red Turtle

691. The Red Turtle

Animation Drama Fantasy Family Stop-Motion Animation
7.5

20161h 21min

Belgium, France

Director: Michael Dudok de Wit

The dialogue-less film follows the major life stages of a castaway on a deserted tropical island populated by turtles, crabs and birds.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Loss and resilience, Transformation and belonging, Isolation and connection, Storytelling and memory, Companionship through hardship

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Robin is sent by Batman to work with the Teen Titans after his volatile behavior botches up a Justice League mission. The Titans must then step up to face Trigon after he possesses the League and threatens to conquer the world.

Themes

Teamwork under crisis, Leadership under strain, Possession and control, Belonging vs outsiders, Authority under pressure, Mentorship through conflict

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Endless Poetry

693. Endless Poetry

Fantasy Drama
7.5

20162h 8min

Director: Alejandro Jodorowsky

A portrait of the director’s young adulthood, set in the 1940s–1950s, in the electric capital city of Santiago. There, he decides to become a poet and is introduced, by destiny, into the foremost bohemian and artistic circle of the time.


Gods of Egypt

694. Gods of Egypt

Action Adventure Fantasy Epic Action Adventure Epic
5.4

20162h 7min

Australia, Hong Kong SAR China

Director: Alex Proyas

A common thief joins a mythical god on a quest through Egypt.

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Sacrifice and resilience, Oppression and rebellion, Power vs legitimacy, Mortal divine alliance, Destiny and duty

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The Witch

695. The Witch

Horror Fantasy Drama Supernatural Horror Psychological Drama
7.0

20161h 32min

Brazil, Canada

Director: Robert Eggers

In 1630, a farmer relocates his family to a remote plot of land on the edge of a forest where strange, unsettling things happen. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, each family member's faith, loyalty and love are tested in shocking ways.

Themes

Isolation and paranoia, Survival and sacrifice, Religious fear and doubt, Deception and accusations, Superstition vs rationality, Familial fracture under stress

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He Never Died

696. He Never Died

Comedy Drama Fantasy Horror Thriller
6.3

20151h 39min

United States, Canada

Director: Jason Krawczyk

Jack is a solitary man with a mysterious past. His strange habits will soon become stranger when his past catches up with him.

Themes

Immortal burden, Bible imagery, Vampire violence, Father daughter relationship, Isolation and routine, Violence and restraint

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Krampus

697. Krampus

Horror Comedy Fantasy Supernatural Horror Dark Comedy
6.2

20151h 38min

United States

Director: Michael Dougherty

When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Survival under siege, Belief vs disbelief, Loss of festive spirit, Folklore threat emerges, Holiday family tension, Responsibility and guilt

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The Night Before

698. The Night Before

Comedy Adventure Fantasy Buddy Comedy City Adventure
6.4

20151h 41min

United States

Director: Jonathan Levine

In New York City for their annual tradition of Christmas Eve debauchery, three lifelong best friends set out to find the Holy Grail of Christmas parties since their yearly reunion might be coming to an end.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Fear of parenthood, Tradition vs change, Peer influence temptation, Success vs friendship

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Lost and Beautiful

699. Lost and Beautiful

Drama Fantasy
6.7

20151h 25min

Director: Pietro Marcello

Pulcinella, a foolish servant, is sent from the depths of Mt. Vesuvius to present-day Campania to grant the last wish of poor shepherd Tommaso, who spent his whole life looking after a crumbling Bourbon estate: his mission is to save a young buffalo named Sarchiapone. Pulcinella takes the buffalo north and the two servants, man and beast, travel through a beautiful and lost Italy.


The Hallow

700. The Hallow

Fantasy Horror Supernatural Horror Supernatural Fantasy
5.7

20151h 37min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Corin Hardy

Deep within the darkness of secluded forest land in rural Ireland dwells an ancient evil. Feared by the nearby superstitious villagers as cursed creatures who prey upon the lost, their secrets have been kept from civilization and remain on their hallowed ground. But when a conservationist from London moves in with his wife and infant child in order to survey the land for future construction, his actions unwittingly disturb the horde of demonic forces. Alone in a remote wilderness, he must now ensure his family's survival from their relentless attacks.

Themes

Irish folklore clash, Wildlife conservation ethics conflict, Fungus contamination threat, Remote location isolation, Changeling folklore tension, Forest encroachment pressure

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