THEME EXPLORATION

magical creatures

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
2008 · Guillermo del Toro
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
2016 · David Yates
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles
2008 · Mark Waters
Book of Dragons
Book of Dragons
2011 · Steve Hickner
Moongirl
Moongirl
2005 · Henry Selick
Macario
Macario
1960 · Roberto Gavaldon
Miracle in Milan
Miracle in Milan
1951 · Vittorio De Sica
Like Water for Chocolate
Like Water for Chocolate
1992 · Alfonso Arau
Atlantics
Atlantics
2019 · Mati Diop
Spirited Away
Spirited Away
2001 · Hayao Miyazaki
Volver
Volver
2006 · Pedro Almodóvar
Zoology
Zoology
2016 · Ivan I. Tverdovsky
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Guillermo del Toro Mexico

His filmography is defined by visually stunning magical creatures and dark fantasy worlds, from Pan's Labyrinth to The Shape of Water.

 Hayao Miyazaki Japan

His Studio Ghibli films are populated with imaginative magical creatures and spirits that drive narratives exploring wonder and environmentalism.

 Jim Henson United States

He pioneered the creation and integration of fantastical magical creatures through innovative puppetry in films like Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal.