Fantasy Films
Fantasy Films, unlike science fiction films that base their content upon some degree of scientific truth, take the audience to netherworld, fairty-tale places where events are unlikely to occur in real life. In mythological or legendary times, they transcend the bounds of human possibility and physical laws. Fantasy films are often in the context of the imagination, dreams, or hallucinations of a character or within the projected vision of the storyteller. Fantasy films often have an element of magic, myth, wonder, escapism, and the extraordinary. They may appeal to both children and adults, depending upon the particular film.
Below is a collection of films where imagination has no bounds. Where entire worlds have been created and populated with mythical creatures, magical quests and larger than life heroes and villains.
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970)
7.2/10
A thief awakens Valerie, just 13, taking earrings left to her by her mother. By morning, the earrings have been returned, Valerie's first period has b... Read more
Pufnstuf - The Movie (1970)
Director: Hollingsworth Morse
Starring: Billie Hayes, Jack Wild, "Mama" Cass Elliot, Martha Raye
Sid and Marty Krofft's 1960s TV favourite gets the big screen treatment, as young Jimmy (Jack Wild), his pal Pufnstuf, and the creatures of Living Isl... Read more
The Illustrated Man (1969)
6.1/10
Director: Jack Smight
Starring: Rod Steiger, Claire Bloom, Robert Drivas
Rod Steiger plays the tattoo-covered title role in this fascinating vision of doom and danger based on the classic short story collection by futurist... Read more
Godzilla: All Monsters Attack (1969)
6.4/10
Director: Ishiro Honda
Starring: Tomonori Yazaki, Eisei Amamoto, Sachio Sakai, Kazuo Suzuki, Kenji Sahara
A bullied schoolboy dreams of befriending Godzilla's son, Manilla, on Monster Island. Through this ethereal relationship Ichiro sees Godzilla and Man... Read more
Venus in Furs (1969)
5.9/10
Director: Jesus Franco
Starring: James Darren, Klaus Kinski, Barbara McNair, Dennis Price, Maria Rohm, Margaret L...
Of all the twisted hits from cult director Jess Franco ("Vampyros Lesbos"), fans and critics alike call this his masterpiece! James Darren is a trauma... Read more
The Valley of Gwangi (1969)
6.3/10
Director: James O'Connolly
Starring: James Franciscus, Gila Golan, Richard Carlson
Cowpokes head into a mysterious Mexican valley to head 'em up and move 'em out. But they're not looking for little doggies. They're looking for great... Read more
The Magus (1968)
5.9/10
Director: Guy Green
Starring: Candice Bergen, Michael Caine, Anthony Quinn, Anna Karina
John Fowles's complex novel (he also wrote the screenplay) is the basis for this bizarre and surreal classic. Michael Caine is an English school teac... Read more
Torture Garden (1967)
6.2/10
Director: Freddie Francis
Starring: Burgess Meredith, Jack Palance, Maurice Denham, Peter Cushing, Beverly Adams
Sideshow psychic Dr. Diabolo (Burgess Meredith) predicts the horrific futures of some curious fairground visitors. Wealthy Colin (Michael Bryant) find... Read more
Danger: Diabolik (1967)
6.5/10
Director: Mario Bava
Starring: Adolfo Celi, John Phillip Law, Michel Piccoli, Marisa Mell, Terry-Thomas
The suave, psychedelic-era thief, Diabolik, can't get enough of life's good - or glittery - things. Not when there are currency shipments to steal fro... Read more
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One Million Years B.C. (1966)
5.7/10
Director: Don Chaffey
Starring: Raquel Welch, John Richardson, Percy Herbert
A prehistoric menagerie animated by Ray Harryhausen and Raquel Welch wearing "Mankind's first bikini" are the highlights in this remake of the caveman... Read more