Once upon a time, Lewis Carroll wrote novels such as Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, and these were followed by an animated Disney movie in 1951, as well as live-action adaptations from Tim Burton in 2010 and 2016.
As many know, this story focuses on a girl entering a curious place called Wonderland, full of unique characters and creatures. The fantasy elements, the whimsy of it all and the glimpse into a secret world, interest fans … just as the 10 films listed out down below may, as they all have similar themes, plots, vibes, and landscapes.
Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children
Tim Burton also directed Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, a flick from 2016, which was based on a book by Ransom Riggs from 2011. In it, the main character, Jake, is given clues that lead to a school for peculiar children, as well as to danger.
The special powers, the fight of good versus evil, the new friendships that are formed and the one-of-a-kind-setting all make for an intriguing tale.
Oz The Great And Powerful
The Wizard of Oz was released in 1939, and in 2013, a sort of prequel came out called Oz the Great and Powerful.
Both of these were based on stories from L. Frank Baum and featured Oz, but Sam Raimi’s film starred James Franco as Oscar Diggs; Oscar is a magician who crash lands in this place, who meets three witches and who must restore.
The Chronicles Of Narnia
The Chronicles of Narnia franchise is made up of books by C. S. Lewis and three films: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe from 2005, Prince Caspian from 2008, and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader from 2010.
These follow a group of siblings into a magical world, Narnia (which is entered via a wardrobe, rather than a rabbit hole!), where they are guided by Aslan and up against the White Witch (rather than the Queen of Hearts).
Cinderella
Obviously, there are several other Disney movies that share vibes with those found through Alice in Wonderland, such as Cinderella; this is a classic fairy tale, as well as a Disney princess film that came out in 1950/was followed by a live-action adaptation in 2015.
Both Cinderella and Alice are strong and pretty blonde characters who dream of something more and who are surrounded by forms of magic. Wonderland may not be home to a Fairy Godmother, but it is filled with talking cats and flowers.
Pan’s Labyrinth
Another movie with a secret world and strange creatures is Pan’s Labyrinth from 2006.
Written and directed by Guillermo del Toro, it shows off a young girl, an abandoned labyrinth, a mysterious faun, and scenes that combine whimsy and dark fantasy in a very memorable way.
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
In 1964, author Roald Dahl published Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In 1971, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was put out, starring Gene Wilder as Wonka. And in 2005, Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was released.
This tale centers around a boy named Charlie, as well as other children, who receive golden tickets that allow them to visit a very interesting chocolate factory.
Into The Woods
There is a Broadway musical titled Into the Woods, and a film version came in 2014; from Disney, it is inspired by the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales and features stars such as Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Anna Kendrick, James Corden, Chris Pine, and Johnny Depp.
Yes, in it, a witch has some magical tasks up her sleeves for a couple, which they must do in order to reverse a curse that was put on their family tree.
The Nutcracker And The Four Realms
After a short story called The Nutcracker and the Mouse King and a ballet called The Nutcracker, a fantastical film was released in 2018: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.
This tells the story of a girl who is given a locked egg and who must go to a magical land, in order to get the key. And, like Alice, she meets some unique, whimsical, and colorful people along the way.
Coraline
If Alice and Coraline met, they could become best friends, as they are quite similar!
Coraline, the star of this movie from 2009, as well as a novella of the same name by Neil Gaiman from 2002, is adventurous and is always dreaming of what could be. Therefore, she ends up in a parallel world… one that is actually dark and dangerous.
Harry Potter
And, of course, there are the eight Harry Potter flicks, which are based on novels from J. K. Rowling. This franchise is a huge, popular, successful one that also features a spin-off prequel series, games, theme park attractions, toys and so, so much more!
Plus, Wonderland and Hogwarts are both locations that many fans have dreamed of visiting, as it would be neat to attend a tea party with The Mad Hatter and get sorted into a house by The Sorting Hat.
