Peter Pan's Tale is now a Horror Movie

Fairytales have always been a part of our childhood. While we were exposed to numerous children’s books and poems, the one thing that kept us awestruck were fairytales because they contained magic, the characters were brave, the princesses were fascinating, and good always triumphed over evil.

Of course, over time the fairytales started to take a backseat as more books entered the market. As well as cartoons.

And so began the era of reimagining stories.

The studios who brought fairytales to life through animated movies, began producing new, contemporary shows that incorporated the heart of fairytales.

Then came the popular show Once Upon a Time that resonated with adults because of its mature themes. The fairytales were darker and the villains all too real.

The beloved fairytales were brought back to life.

But that is not where the limits to reimagining fairytales were set. Horror movies began to use fairytale themes and suddenly the nightmares and terror were haunting.

Okay, so we have a Snow White and the Huntsman movie, Hansel and Gretel, and Red Riding hood movie. All of them had horror themes.

But then there were some horror movies which dared to go bolder, and bloodier so to speak.

No tales or urban legends are safe now. Especially if they enter the public domain.

Following the entry of Winnie the Pooh in the public domain, filmmaker Rhys Frake-Waterfield decided to turn beloved bear Pooh into a serial killer. Even Piglet was not spared. In hindsight, Christopher Robin should never have abandoned them.

Rhys Frake-Waterfield is known to turn characters from fairytales and nursery rhymes into murderous sociopaths. A quick look of his filmography shows that he has made movies on Jack and Jill, Jack Frost, Three Bling Mice, and Winnie the Pooh.

Now there’s another movie being added to the list: Peter Pan.

The movie is titled Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare. Does that mean we are going to see Peter Pan kidnap a young woman and kids, and take them to Neverland?

Is Captain Hook going to be their savior?

Imagine Tinkerbell creating havoc for the victims…

We’ll just have to wait and see how the tale of a boy who never grew up is going to be twisted.

Till then, here's the trailer for Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey.

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PLOT SUMMARY: When Elizabeth's husband is found dead, all fingers point to her. But is it really her or the work of a serial killer? If like me, you’ve read hundreds of mysteries and are enthused about Sherlock Holmes tales, THE LIMEHOUSE GOLEM is actually pretty predictable. Set in the Victorian Era, it promises to instil fear in you. Before Jack the Ripper, there was Golem- such is the tagline and you do want it to be the kind of movie that keeps you guessing until the very end as to the true identity of the killer. Unlike the Jack the Ripper legend, Golem is easily recognizable in the very first instance the character is introduced.

Delirium (2018)— My take on the movie with spoilers!

PLOT SUMMARY: After leaving the asylum and put in house arrest, Tom begins to believe the house is either haunted or he is hallucinating. Most times, when we think about criminals, we wonder what could possible have prompted them to fall into a life of crime.

Look Away— my take on the movie with spoilers!

Plot Summary: A bullied girl switches places with her reflection. She soon regrets her decision as people start dying. What matters most? Looks or confidence? When we see someone for the first time, we do notice their looks, the way they dress. Personality and their ability to initiate and hold a conversation comes second, doesn't it? Imagine meeting someone who is good looking but is dull to the core. Now imagine someone with average looks but is someone you can have fun with or have an intellectual conversation. Which seems more attractive? Look Away takes a very bold stand where appearances are concerned. But also about self-confidence. In the end, the only argument it makes is that one cannot possess both attributes. LOOK AWAY Movie Plot We are introduced to a timid girl, Maria whose father is a plastic surgeon. Her mother is shown to have no say of her own. She is left to watch her husband ridicule his daughter about not being careful with her looks. Maria has a friend Lily

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