Ben je fan van 'Doktor Proktors Pupspulver' (2014) en op zoek naar vergelijkbare films of series? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 titels die dezelfde magische, humoristische en avontuurlijke sfeer hebben. Perfect voor wie houdt van gekke uitvindingen, grappige situaties en een vleugje fantasie!

The NeverEnding Story (1984)
Beschreibung: An epic fantasy about a boy who becomes part of a magical book's story, featuring mythical creatures and a battle between imagination and darkness.
Fakt: The film's iconic theme song was performed by Limahl, former lead singer of Kajagoogoo. The movie only covers the first half of Michael Ende's original novel.


The Witches (1990)
Beschreibung: A dark yet playful fantasy where a young boy uncovers a witch conspiracy, featuring imaginative transformations and a mix of horror and humor.
Fakt: The movie's special effects were groundbreaking for its time, particularly the witches' true faces. Roald Dahl reportedly disliked the film's ending, which differed from his book.


Hocus Pocus (1993)
Beschreibung: A whimsical and humorous take on witchcraft, featuring a trio of witches who return to modern-day Salem, creating chaos and fun.
Fakt: Originally a box office flop, it gained a massive cult following through annual Halloween TV broadcasts. The film's cat, Thackery Binx, was played by multiple trained cats.


Casper (1995)
Beschreibung: A friendly ghost story that balances spooky elements with heartwarming themes of friendship and acceptance, aimed at younger audiences.
Fakt: The first feature film to have a fully CGI main character. Christina Ricci, who played Kat, was only 14 during filming but had already starred in several major films.


James and the Giant Peach (1996)
Beschreibung: A stop-motion/live-action hybrid about a boy's incredible journey inside a giant peach, featuring bizarre creatures and surreal landscapes.
Fakt: The film used groundbreaking stop-motion techniques by the same team behind The Nightmare Before Christmas. The peach itself was a 10-foot tall model.


Matilda (1996)
Beschreibung: A story about a gifted young girl with telekinetic powers who uses them to stand up against unfair adults, blending fantasy with real-world challenges.
Fakt: Based on Roald Dahl's novel, the movie features Danny DeVito as both director and actor. The chocolate cake scene used real cake, and the child actors had to eat multiple takes.


The Little Vampire (2000)
Beschreibung: A family-friendly fantasy film that combines humor with supernatural elements, focusing on a young boy's adventures with friendly vampires.
Fakt: The movie is based on a popular German children's book series by Angela Sommer-Bodenburg. It was filmed in Luxembourg and Scotland.


Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
Beschreibung: A gothic tale of three orphans facing bizarre and darkly humorous challenges, with a distinctive visual style and quirky narration.
Fakt: Jim Carrey played Count Olaf using extensive prosthetics and makeup. The film combines elements from the first three books in the series, creating an original narrative.


The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
Beschreibung: A fantasy adventure about children discovering a hidden world of magical creatures in their new home, combining wonder with danger.
Fakt: The film combines live-action with CGI creatures, requiring the young actors to often perform against green screens. It's based on a series of books written by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black.


The BFG (2016)
Beschreibung: A giant-friendly fantasy where a young girl befriends a big, kind-hearted giant and embarks on magical adventures, filled with imaginative creatures.
Fakt: Mark Rylance performed the BFG's voice and motion capture, with his facial expressions digitally enhanced. Steven Spielberg directed this adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic.
