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.
Visually sumptuous fairytale of the battle between light and darkness for mastery of the world. Stars Tom Cruise and Tim Curry, who is rendered virtua... Read more
Arnold Schwarzenegger takes a back seat to Brigitte Nielsen in this sword and sorcery adventure film with the title character a fearless female warrio... Read more
A very dark sequel to the classic "The Wizard of Oz", with Dorothy returning to Oz (after a bout in a sanitarium) but finding its famed inhabitants un... Read more
A prequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) set in 1935, the year before, the professor, archaeologist and adventurer by the name of Indiana Jones is... Read more
When young Bastian borrows a mysterious, ornately-bound book, he never dreamed turning a page would draw him into a shimmering fantasy world of racing... Read more
A young man tries to save his small town from complete destruction as director Joe Dante provides the Grinch's version of 'It's a Wonderful Life' in w... Read more
Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis are three unemployed parapsychology professors who set up shop as a high-profile ghost removal service; but... Read more
A Vincent Ward double feature. 'Vigil' (1984, 86 mins) Director Vincent Ward supplies a striking visual atmosphere in this rural melodrama about life... Read more
Will Vinton (official owner of the copyrighted 'Claymation' term) directs this sweet and imaginative film that was the first feature-length of its kin... Read more
A fascinating film that blends science fiction, adventure and drama. A research team in the Arctic finds a prehistoric man preserved in a glacier and... Read more