Whether she read them or made them up, my grandmother always had the scariest fairy tales to tell.As a child who grew up in the absence of television and the internet, the very first time I experienced wonder was through the fairytale stories she told me while stroking my hair before sleep. Although I was scared inside, those were the best kind of sleep of my life, and I know I’m not alone. Was I scared of a toothless witch on a broom then? Yes, and frankly speaking, I still am when I see one on the screen. As an ode to my granny, and for people who are into fairy tale scares, I’ve listed some of the best horror movies inspired by fairy tales. 8 Best Fairy Tale-Based Horror Movies You Must Watch1. The Company of Wolves (1984) Directly inspired by Angela Carter’s work in “The Bloody Chamber” Collection, the movie mimics elements of the fairy tale, “Little Red Riding Hood.”It’s about a young girl, Rosaleen (Sarah Patterson), who lives in a forest filled with wolves and dangerous creatures in her dreams. Through several mysterious and tragic events, she discovers her pull towards animal-like instincts. The movie also features her Granny (Angela Lansbury), with whom she lives in her dream. She tells young Rosaleen several cautionary tales: “Never stray from the path, never eat a windfall apple, and never trust a man whose eyebrows meet.”The actor’s performances, costumes, and the lush setting of the forest are enough to keep...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 20 November