- Dark themes persist in children’s movies, even in G-rated films, challenging viewers with bizarre imagery and haunting plots.
- Deaths of beloved characters like Leslie in “Bridge to Terabithia” and Thomas J. in “My Girl” add somber tones to otherwise cheerful movies.
- From the cursed Pleasure Island in “Pinocchio” to the terrifying Other Mother in “Coraline,” children’s movies fearlessly tackle dark themes using visually and thematically dark elements.