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Dark Fantasy movies

Grim fantasy with moral grayness where magic has a price and choices lead to harsh consequences.

Frankenstein

1. Frankenstein

Drama Fantasy Horror Monster Horror Tragic Drama
7.5
20252h 30min

Overview

Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

Themes

Responsibility of creation, Abusive father figure, Longing for companionship, Loss and isolation, Uncontrolled ambition, Father and son bond

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Netflix
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Dracula

2. Dracula

Horror Fantasy Romance Vampire Horror Dark Fantasy
6.2
20252h 10min

Overview

When a 15th-century prince denounces God after the devastating loss of his wife, he inherits an eternal curse: he becomes Dracula. Condemned to wander the centuries, he defies fate and death itself, guided by a single hope — to be reunited with his lost love.

Themes

Loss of wife longing, Eternal love pursuit, 15th century exile, Music box memory, Parfum memory, Gargoyle omen

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blue TV
Apple TV
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

3. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Animation Action Fantasy Anime Epic Action
8.5
20252h 36min

Overview

The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira face terrifying Upper Rank demons in a desperate fight as the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji begins.

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Duty under siege, Memory guiding action, Strategic combat under pressure, Mentor and legacy tension, Space as battleground


The Ugly Stepsister

4. The Ugly Stepsister

Horror Comedy Fantasy Drama Parody
7.0
20251h 49min

Overview

In a fairy-tale kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira battles to compete with her incredibly beautiful stepsister, and she will go to any length to catch the prince’s eye.

Themes

Beauty standards pressure, Class inequality tensions, Social climbing via marriage, Deception through appearances, Body modification pressure, Family rivalry and resentment

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep

5. The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep

Animation Fantasy Action Animated Fantasy Adventure Dark Fantasy
6.1
20251h 32min

Overview

When human sailors are attacked by mysterious creatures of the deep, only one person can stop the war between land and sea: the Witcher, Geralt of Rivia.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Loyalty under pressure, Forbidden romance, Royal manipulation, Merfolk human alliance, Land sea conflict

Available on

Netflix
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Damsel

6. Damsel

Fantasy Action Adventure Dark Fantasy Epic Action
6.1
20241h 47min

Overview

A young woman's marriage to a charming prince turns into a fierce fight for survival when she's offered up as a sacrifice to a fire-breathing dragon.

Themes

Revenge and survival, Duty versus survival, Power and betrayal, Female agency under coercion, Ritual violence and control, Royal deception and manipulation

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Netflix
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El Conde

7. El Conde

Fantasy Comedy Horror Satire Vampire Horror
6.4
20231h 51min

Overview

After living for over two centuries, Augusto Pinochet is a vampire ready to die… but the vultures around him won't let him go without one last bite.

Themes

Power and corruption, Infiltration and deception, Military dictatorship critique, Immortality and seclusion, Family inheritance conflict, Satire of authority

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Netflix
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Teen Wolf: The Movie

8. Teen Wolf: The Movie

Action Fantasy TV Movie Dark Fantasy Epic Action
5.6
20232h 20min

Overview

The wolves are howling once again, as a terrifying ancient evil emerges in Beacon Hills. Scott McCall, no longer a teenager yet still an Alpha, must gather new allies and reunite trusted friends to fight back against this powerful and deadly enemy.

Themes

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Violent Night

9. Violent Night

Action Comedy Fantasy Epic Action Dark Comedy
6.7
20221h 51min

Overview

When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.

Themes

Family resilience under threat, Mythic protector vs mercenaries, Wealth protection under siege, Improvised defense and trap craft, Ambiguous loyalties in crisis, Holiday violence as spectacle

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

10. Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

Animation Fantasy Adventure Drama Stop-Motion Animation
7.6
20221h 57min

Overview

A grieving woodcarver tries to carve away his pain by shaping a simple wooden puppet, but when a restless spirit brings the puppet to life in Mussolini’s Italy, the boy’s hunger for freedom collides with a world that demands obedience and a father who demands perfection.

Themes

Public spectacle manipulation, Fascism pressure, Stop motion craft, Wooden dummy control, Greed profit, Fascism coercion

Available on

Netflix
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