Wendell & Wildis another feather in the cap of the king of dark fantasy stop-motion,Henry Selick.

Fire and Iceperfectlyencapsulates the aesthetic of1980s dark fantasy filmswith its grim landscape and simple yet complex storytelling.

Speaking of heroes,Mrs.

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However, he finds himself worn down by the job and longing for something new.

Coralinebeganthe fantastic career of Laikathanks to itscreepy atmosphere, gorgeous animation, and intriguing story.

Like Coraline, you find yourself invested in the magic of the Other World despite your better judgment.

Kat walking down the hall of her new school

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Dark fantasy kingGuillermo del Torohad long dreamt of tackling thePinocchiostory, and he did not disappoint.

NEXT:The 10 Best Dark Fantasy Movies, Ranked

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A shirtless man in a loincloth in Fire and Ice

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Victor Van Dort (Johnny Depp) and Emily (Helena Bonham Carter) at the altar in ‘Corpse Bride’.

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The unicorn faces down the red bull in the last unicorn

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A child looking ahead with a hopeful expression in ParaNorman

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Brutus chases Mrs. Brisby away in The Secret of NIMH.

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Jack Skellington dressed as Santa Claus spreading his arms in The Nightmare Before Christmas

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Coraline crawling through a dark tunnel in Coraline

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