SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Summary Netflix's new film Damsel is the latest addition to the fairytale retelling genre, with similar movies coming before it. The story follows Princess Elodie as she prepares to be married to Prince Henry in classic fairytale fashion. However, when she is instead thrown into a cave with a dragon, she must use everything at her disposal to save herself as Queen Isabelle's true motives are revealed.
9 Ever After Starring Drew Barrymore, Dougray Scott, and Anjelica Huston The story of Cinderella has been told many times, but Ever After takes it in a new direction. Stripped of magic and fairy godmothers, the film feels more like a period piece while still having the beats of the original story. The characters are given more complexity, especially the prince, as the film explores his relationship with his father and future as king.
7 The Brothers Grimm Starring Matt Damon, Heath Ledger, and Lena Headey The Brothers Grimm not only takes a darker turn when it comes to fairytales but puts the authors themselves at the center of the conflict. The titular brothers are con artists who, despite not having any actual expertise in stopping the supernatural, must save a town plagued by an evil queen's spell. All the while, the French military hounds both them and the townsfolk, blending reality with storybook logic.
5 Stardust Starring Claire Danes, Charlie Cox, and Michelle Pfeiffer Stardust has not only the staples of a fairytale but of the larger fantasy genre. Tristan's endeavor to retrieve a fallen star ends with the star turning into a beautiful woman named Yvaine . This puts him on a quest to protect her, leading him to a land filled with witches, pirates, unicorns, and many other classical creatures.
3 Into the Woods Starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Chris Pine Close Based on the musical of the same name, Into the Woods is a medley of tales. It combines the stories of Rapunzel, Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Cinderella into one world. The through line of a baker and his wife attempting to brew a potion to have a child connects each story, influencing their outcomes.
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