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Supernatural Fantasy movies

Spirits, curses, and mythic beings intrude on everyday life without building a full secondary world.

Before I Wake

1. Before I Wake

Drama Fantasy Horror Thriller Psychological Horror
6.2
20161h 37min

Overview

An orphaned child's dreams—and nightmares—manifest physically as he sleeps.

Themes

Grief and coping, Fragile family bonds, Foster child dynamics, Dreams shaping reality, Memory as fear trigger, Caregiver trust under strain

Available on

Netflix
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Justice League vs. Teen Titans

2. Justice League vs. Teen Titans

Science Fiction Action Animation Adventure Comedy
7.0
20161h 18min

Overview

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

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Hallow

3. The Hallow

Fantasy Horror Supernatural Horror Supernatural Fantasy
5.7
20151h 37min

Overview

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

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Hotel Transylvania 2

4. Hotel Transylvania 2

Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Family Animation
6.6
20151h 29min

Overview

When the old-old-old-fashioned vampire Vlad arrives at the hotel for an impromptu family get-together, Hotel Transylvania is in for a collision of supernatural old-school and modern day cool.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Belonging and acceptance, Human-vampire coexistence, Normalcy vs superstition, Trust vs prejudice, Protective parenthood

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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The Brand New Testament

5. The Brand New Testament

Comedy Fantasy Satire Supernatural Fantasy
7.1
20151h 54min

Overview

God lives in Brussels. On Earth though, God is a coward, morally pathetic and odious to his family. His daughter, Ea, is bored at home and can't stand being locked up in a small apartment in ordinary Brussels, until the day she decides to revolt against her dad...

Themes

Appearance vs reality, Rebellion against authority, Divine manipulation, Power and abuse dynamics, Fate vs autonomy, Surreal governance of reality

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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The Beauty Inside

6. The Beauty Inside

Fantasy Romance Supernatural Fantasy Fantasy Romance
7.3
20152h 7min

Overview

Woo-jin, a furniture designer who wakes up in a different body every day, falls for Yi-soo, a woman he meets through his work.

Themes

Embodiment instability, Deception and disclosure tension, Trust across changing bodies, Gossip related anxiety, Commitment across borders

Available on

Google Play Movies
YouTube
Kanopy
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The Cobbler

7. The Cobbler

Fantasy Comedy Drama Supernatural Fantasy High-Concept Comedy
5.8
20141h 39min

Overview

Max Simkin repairs shoes in the same New York shop that has been in his family for generations. Disenchanted with the grind of daily life, Max stumbles upon a magical heirloom that allows him to step into the lives of his customers and see the world in a new way. Sometimes walking in another man's shoes is the only way one can discover who they really are.

Themes

Urban redevelopment pressure, Gentrification and displacement, Family legacy and duty, Economic and social inequality, Heritage vs modernity, Craft identity and pride

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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The Boxtrolls

8. The Boxtrolls

Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Stop-Motion Animation
6.8
20141h 37min

Overview

In a town that believes box-wearing trolls steal children, an obsessed exterminator hunts them for power while hiding a dangerous cheese allergy. When a human boy raised by the Boxtrolls discovers his underground family vanishing, he climbs to the surface and crashes the town’s grand fair, where he must confront the lie that created the hunt.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Power and legitimacy, Fear of the other, Innovation versus prejudice, Coexistence through cooperation, Child agency and guardianship

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Winter's Tale

9. Winter's Tale

Drama Fantasy Mystery Romance Fantasy Romance
6.1
20141h 58min

Overview

A burglar falls for an heiress as she dies in his arms. When he learns that he has the gift of reincarnation, he sets out to save her.

Themes

Memory and identity, Deception and loyalty, Forbidden love, Wealth disparity, Miracle and destiny, Immigrant hardship

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Beauty and the Beast

10. Beauty and the Beast

Fantasy Romance Supernatural Fantasy Fantasy Romance
6.4
20141h 52min

Overview

Forced to face the cruel side of life, a devastated, bankrupt merchant chances upon the enchanted castle of a hideous creature, the mere sight of it chills the bone to the marrow. There, a fate worse than death awaits the poor father-of-six, who, after plucking a sweet-scented rose from the repulsive master's verdant garden, must do the impossible: permit his compassionate daughter, Belle, to take his place and pay for the sins of her parent. Now, an impenetrable mystery shrouds the haunted mansion, and, as repugnance gradually turns into affection, only true love could break the spell.

Themes

Forest isolation, Debt pressure, Transformation curse, Rose as leverage, Enchanted castle lure, Curse and healing

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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