THEME EXPLORATION

magical punishment

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
2016 · David Yates
Le Chaudron infernal
Le Chaudron infernal
1903 · Georges Méliès
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
The Green Mile
The Green Mile
1999 · Frank Darabont
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
1998 · Guy Ritchie
Atlantics
Atlantics
2019 · Mati Diop
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
2008 · Guillermo del Toro
Spirited Away
Spirited Away
2001 · Hayao Miyazaki
Volver
Volver
2006 · Pedro Almodóvar
Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange
2016 · Scott Derrickson
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Guillermo del Toro Mexico

His films consistently explore how magic and fantasy worlds impose consequences and suffering on characters who transgress moral or social boundaries.

 Hayao Miyazaki Japan

His narratives frequently feature magical transformations and curses that punish greed, cruelty, and moral failings while offering redemption through compassion.

 Jordan Peele Ireland

His gothic and fantastical works often depict supernatural retribution and enchantments that serve as dark consequences for human transgressions.