Fantasy Movies - SlashFilm

Ariel exploring the wreckage of a sunken ship in The Little Mermaid (1989)

The Little Mermaid's Explicit Banned 1990 VHS Cover Explained

By Witney Seibold 1 month ago

There was, in fact, a bit of a scandal involving the 1990 VHS cover art for Disney's The Little Mermaid (though it wound up spawning some not-so-true rumors).

Dwayne Johnson in Hercules, Sam Worthington in Wrath of the Titans, Tom Hardy in Minotaur.

The 10 Worst Greek Mythology Movies Of All Time

By Margaret David 1 month ago

Let's be honest, Hollywood very rarely gets Greek mythology right. So, let's examine 10 films that butcher everyone's favorite tales from Olympus.

Matthew McConaughey as Walter Padick and Idris Elba as Roland Deschain facing off in The Dark Tower

How Stephen King Really Felt About Idris Elba's Failed The Dark Tower Adaptation

By Pauli Poisuo 1 month ago

The Dark Tower movie adaptation starring Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey was a notorious flop, but you might be surprised by Stephen King's thoughts on it.

Paddington Bear (Ben Whishaw) stares at the camera in

Why Ben Whishaw Replaced Colin Firth As Paddington

By Noah Villaverde 1 month ago

Ben Whishaw's voice is a major reason why so many people love Paddington in the film trilogy, but an Oscar-winner nearly had the role.

Robert Pattinson in The Lighthouse, Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge!, George Clooney in O Brother Where Art Thou, Kelly LeBrock in Weird Science, and Choi Min-Sik in Oldboy

12 Movies You Didn't Know Were Inspired By Greek Mythology

By Margaret David 1 month ago

You may not have even been aware of it upon first watching them, but these 12 movies all drew some form of inspiration from the works of Greek mythology.

Hiccup talking to Stoick in How to Train Your Dragon

The Live-Action How To Train Your Dragon Movie Fixed The One Issue The Director Had

By Nick Staniforth 1 month ago

As fantastic as the animated How to Train Your Dragon is, there was one element director Dean DeBlois couldn't resist tweaking in his live-action remake.

Kyoko also grows spirals in her hair like Kirie in 2000's Spiral

Uzumaki Had A Live-Action Movie Long Before Adult Swim's Failed Horror Anime

By Debopriyaa Dutta 1 month ago

Before Adult Swim's Uzumaki anime devolved into a disaster, this live-action film adaptation did justice to Junji Ito's acclaimed original horror manga.

Kaecillius next to an original concept design for Doctor Strange villain made of swirls and cirlcles

Doctor Strange's Villainous Zealots Almost Had A Mind-Bending Astral Form

By Nick Staniforth 1 month ago

Doctor Strange is one of the most visually striking entires in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the Zealots almost looked even wilder.

A collage of arcade cabinets featuring shots from the Batman (1989), The Simpsons, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1989) arcade game

10 Best Classic Arcade Video Games Based On Movies And TV Shows

By Samuel Stone 1 month ago

For a little nostalgia, we're picking the best classic arcade video games based on movies and TV shows. Did your favorite make the cut? Take a look!

Stitch sitting in a chair wearing sunglasses in Lilo & Stitch (2025)

Hollywood's Biggest Box Office Hits Of 2025 Have Something Crucial In Common

By Ryan Scott 1 month ago

Forget superhero movies and globetrotting action blockbusters. Hollywood's biggest hits in 2025 prove that there's a new king of the box office.

Louis Gossett Jr. as Jariba in Enemy Mine, Kurt Rusell as Big trouble in Little China's Jack Burton, Roger Rabbit, Winona Ryder as Veronica in Heathers, and one of the Killer Klowns From Outer Space

15 Amazing '80s Movies That Should Have Gotten Sequels

By Luke Y. Thompson 1 month ago

Plenty of film franchises were born out of the 1980s, from Ghostbusters to Gremlins, but these amazing '80s movies should have gotten sequels too.

Brad Pitt briefly appears as Vanisher while the character is electrocuted in Deadpool 2.

Brad Pitt's Marvel Cameo Inspired An Amusing Gag In A Ryan Reynolds Kids' Movie

By Andrew Gladman 1 month ago

Deadpool 2 featured Brad Pitt in a very brief cameo as Vanisher, and that bit allowed for another amusing "cameo" in the family movie IF with Ryan Reynolds.

A collage of Genie (Robin Williams) in Aladdin (1992) surrounded by Rainbow Randolph (Williams) in Death to Smoochy, Sean Maguire (Williams) in Good Will Hunting, Armand Goldman (Williams) in The Birdcage, and Euphegenia Doubtfire (Williams) in Mrs. Doubtfire

15 Best Robin Williams Movies, Ranked

By Samuel Stone 1 month ago

Robin Williams departed this world far too soon, but he left behind a legacy of hilarious and moving performances, and these are the best of them.

Huntr/x staring angrily with various items in their hands in KPop Demon Hunters

Netflix's Fake K-Pop Groups Are Shattering Streaming Records - Here's Why It's A Big Deal

By Samuel Stone 1 month ago

The success of both Netflix's animated film KPop Demon Hunters and its original K-pop songs signal that South Korea's cultural spread is only gaining momentum.

The members of HUNTR/X wagging their fingers in KPop Demon Hunters

KPop Demon Hunters Director Has A Hopeful Update About A Sequel On Netflix

By Kieran Fisher 1 month ago

KPop Demon Hunters is one of 2025's big success stories, and the creatives behind Netflix's animated film definitely have thoughts on a potential continuation.

Andrew Garfield in tick, tick BOOM, Jennifer Hudson in Dreamgirls, Gene Kelly in Singin in the Rain, Liza Minnellli in Cabaret, and Judy Garland in Wizard of Oz in a composite image

15 Best Movie Musicals Of All Time, Ranked

By Eric Langberg 1 month ago

Movie musicals may not be for everyone, but that doesn't mean their cinematic greatness can be ignored! Here are 15 of the greatest musical films of all time.

The 11 Best Star Wars Characters Who've Never Appeared On Screen

By Liam Gaughan 1 month ago

There are hundreds of Star Wars characters who have never popped up on TV or in the movies. Here are some of our favorites.

A giant troll emerging from smoke in Troll

This Netflix Monster Movie With 90% On Rotten Tomatoes Is A Must-Watch For Godzilla Fans

By Pauli Poisuo 1 month ago

Netflix's well-reviewed Norwegian spin on the giant monster movie genre is worth seeking out whether you're a Godzilla fan or kaiju enthusiast in general.

Julian in a dandyish suit in Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

Keanu Reeves Has Only Starred In One Western (And It's Not What You'd Expect)

By Witney Seibold 1 month ago

Keanu Reeves has starred in all sorts of movies, from action to horror to comedy and beyond, but he's only starred in one Western, and it's rather peculiar.

Hagrid telling Harry he's a wizard in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

What House Was Hagrid In Before Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone?

By Michael Boyle 2 months ago

Why doesn't Hagrid care about the house rivalries at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter franchise? And what house was he even sorted into? Read on for the answers.

HUNTR/X about to kill demons in Kpop Demon Hunters

Netflix's New Chart-Topping Movie Proves Animation Can Still Thrive

By BJ Colangelo 2 months ago

Original animation is still very much alive, and Netflix's excellent animated action fantasy KPop Demon Hunters is here to prove it.

Chihiro and No-face on the train in Spirited Away

This Oscar-Winning Classic Was Voted The Best Animated Movie Of The 21st Century

By Nina Starner 2 months ago

Only one animated movie made it into the Top 10 of The New York Times' list of The Best Movies of the 21st Century, and it absolutely deserves the praise.

Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) in Back To The Future; Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins) in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?; Chunk (Jeff Cohen) in The Goonies

10 Best 'Steven Spielberg Presents' Movies, Ranked

By Hunter Cates 2 months ago

Steven Spielberg has produced plenty of movies across his impressive career, but we're ranking just the "Steven Spielberg Presents" movies here.

Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald) spots a blue sprite in Brave

Why Reese Witherspoon Left Pixar's Brave

By Noah Villaverde 2 months ago

Reese Witherspoon was initially set to voice Merida in Pixar's Brave, but her departure wasn't strictly related to the film changing directors mid-production.

Snow White look toward the sky in Snow White (2025)

How Rachel Zegler Really Feels About The Backlash To Her Snow White Movie

By Kieran Fisher 2 months ago

The controversy around Disney's live-action Snow White has eclipsed the movie itself, but star Rachel Zegler is dealing with the fallout in her own way.

Spike, Isla, and Dr. Kelson walking through the Bone Temple in 28 Years Later

28 Years Later Reveals Why An Elden Ring Movie Could Actually Work

By Rafael Motamayor 2 months ago

An Elden Ring movie sounds like a real challenge, but Alex Garland's work on 28 Years Later (and other films) suggests he will do justice by the video game.

A collage of charactrers from the Fantastic Beasts movies

How To Watch The Fantastic Beasts Movies In Order

By Witney Seibold 2 months ago

The Fantastic Beasts movies are canonically set before the events of the Harry Potter franchise, but here's how to watch them in order.