Fans von 'Oz - Eine fantastische Welt' (1985), der düsteren Fortsetzung des Klassikers 'Der Zauberer von Oz', werden diesen Artikel lieben. Hier stellen wir 10 Filme und Serien vor, die ähnlich magisch, gruselig oder fantasievoll sind. Ob du nach mehr Abenteuern in surrealen Welten suchst oder düstere Märchen liebst – diese Empfehlungen werden dich begeistern.

The Secret of NIMH (1982)
Beschreibung: A dark and atmospheric animated story about courage and magic, where a small creature embarks on a perilous quest to save her family.
Fakt: The film was Don Bluth's first directorial project after leaving Disney. It was based on the award-winning novel 'Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH.'


The NeverEnding Story (1984)
Beschreibung: A mystical journey into a fantastical realm where a child must confront fears and save a dying world, combining rich visuals with deep emotional themes.
Fakt: The film's theme song became a major hit in several countries. The animatronic Falkor the Luckdragon required multiple puppeteers to operate.


The Black Cauldron (1985)
Beschreibung: A grim fairy tale with dark fantasy elements, following a young hero's journey to stop an evil force, featuring eerie visuals and mythical creatures.
Fakt: It was the first Disney animated film to receive a PG rating. The film's production was troubled, leading to significant cuts and reshoots.


Labyrinth (1986)
Beschreibung: A dark fantasy adventure featuring a young girl navigating a surreal and dangerous world filled with bizarre creatures and challenges, blending whimsy with eerie undertones.
Fakt: David Bowie's iconic role as Jareth the Goblin King was originally offered to Michael Jackson. The film's puppetry was created by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.


The Witches (1990)
Beschreibung: A chilling yet whimsical story about a boy uncovering a sinister witch conspiracy, blending horror and fantasy with a child's perspective.
Fakt: The film's makeup effects for the witches were so terrifying they had to be toned down for test audiences. Based on Roald Dahl's novel.


James and the Giant Peach (1996)
Beschreibung: A mix of live-action and stop-motion animation telling the story of a boy's magical journey with anthropomorphic insects, filled with wonder and peril.
Fakt: The film was produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick. The peach itself was a 10-foot-tall animatronic prop.


Coraline (2009)
Beschreibung: A stop-motion masterpiece about a girl discovering a parallel world that seems perfect but hides sinister secrets, with striking visuals and eerie themes.
Fakt: The film took over four years to make due to its intricate stop-motion techniques. It was the first stop-motion film to be shot in 3D.


MirrorMask (2005)
Beschreibung: A visually stunning tale of a girl trapped in a dreamlike world where reality and fantasy blur, featuring intricate art design and surreal landscapes.
Fakt: The film was written by Neil Gaiman and directed by Dave McKean, known for their work in graphic novels. Most of the backgrounds were hand-painted.


The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
Beschreibung: A family adventure into a hidden world of fairies and monsters, where children must navigate danger and uncover secrets.
Fakt: The film combines live-action with CGI creatures. It's based on a series of books by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black.


ParaNorman (2012)
Beschreibung: A quirky and spooky animated film about a boy who communicates with ghosts, blending humor with gothic horror elements and heartfelt storytelling.
Fakt: The film used 3D printing technology for facial animation. It was the first stop-motion film to use a full color 3D printer for character faces.
