The fantasy genre has existed for as long as humanity has been telling stories.

Oftentimes, fantasy stories have been used to teach essential life lessons, particularly through the fairy tale genre.

The 7th Voyage of Sinbadis a traditional fantasy-adventure film with engaging action and likable characters.

Blended imegae showing characters from Princess Mononoke, Beauty and the Beast, and The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad

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The real stars are the monsters,brought to life byRay Harryhausen.

The Princess Bridewent from a financial disappointment toone of the most well-known and beloved fantasy romances.

Spirited Awayisthe masterpiece of famed directorHayao Miyazaki.

A cyclops fights a dragon in The 7th Voyage of Sinbad.

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Snow Whitemight have set the baseline for fairy tale films, butBeauty and the Beastperfected the formula.

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Death and Antonius playing chess in The Seventh Seal.

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Snow White (Adriana Caselotti) sings to a group of forest animals in ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’.

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Princess Mononoke - 1997 - poster

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Westley stands on guard with his sword while Buttercup stands behind him in ‘The Princess Bride’.

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June Duprez and John Justin smiling in 1940’s The Thief of Bagdad

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No-Face stands on a bridge in Spirited Away.

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The Beast (Robby Benson) holds Belle’s (Paige O’Hara) hand as they sit outside in ‘Beauty and the Beast’.

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Dorothy (Judy Garland), Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) and the Tin Man (Jack Haley) approach the castle with weapons in hand in ‘The Wizard of Oz’

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