#ParaNorman(Film)

[miwtual]

@mikelogan halloween event 2024 — day 20: quotes @lgbtqcreators creator challenge — comedy animation

PARANORMAN (2012) dir. Chris Butler & Sam Fell

[laikaspotlight]

All Official LAIKA animatics, and then some.

It has come to our attention that LAIKA has removed the "Animatics" section from their website. Fear not, if you don't have the versions of the DVDs with the animatics included I have taken it upon myself to do a little bit of internet sleuthing, and nab them from an archived version of the website! [Please be aware that some of these animatic videos are sourced from individual artist's portfolios, and not the LAIKA website. Sources will be given upon request.]

Coraline

ParaNorman

Boxtrolls

Kubo

Missing Link

Additional notes: Most of the Kubo animatics were originally storyboards that I put together as MP4 files myself. You can find the originals here.

For the feature-length storyboards of every film, click here!

For auxiliary storyboards from an early draft of Boxtrolls; Click me! No, click me! You can click me, too!

[teaganrae15]

I fw these films (HEAVY on Beetlejuice)

[bogus-nonsense]

and they were all friends your honor

[evenceflux18]

Norman. No.

[art-appreciation-dog]

ParaNorman - Design Evolution of Aggie

[jugger-heads]

normal man

[be-gay-find-cryptids]

(Part 1) Film & TV Recommendations for Halloween

1. Over the Garden Wall (Miniseries, 2014)

Over the Garden Wall features two half-brothers, Wirt and Gregory, who have become lost in a mysterious wood called The Unknown and attempt to find their way back home.

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This beautifully crafted animated miniseries is the best thing to come out of Cartoon Network even after ten years. The unique atmosphere, which blends fairytale charm with Gothic eeriness, perfectly compliments the early 20th-century Americana-styled animation. At just ten episodes, Over the Garden Wall is a short but impactful experience that lingers with you long after it ends. I highly recommend this series.

2. Coraline (Film, 2009)

Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, an 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life.

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This stop-motion animated film is a deeply unsettling and visually stunning experience. Blending a dark fairytale narrative with otherworldly imagery, it presents itself as a psychological horror for young and older audiences alike. Coraline explores the complex ideas about family, identity, and the dangers of wish fulfillment with grace. I strongly recommend this film.

3. ParaNorman (Film, 2012)

Norman Babcock, a young boy who can communicate with ghosts, is given the task of ending a 300-year-old witch's curse on his Massachusetts town.

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This heartfelt stop-motion animated film blends humor, horror, and themes of ostracization and acceptance. While blending classic horror movie tropes with a coming-of-age story, it manages to portray strong themes of prejudice by using zombies, witches, and ghoulish imagery. If you're looking for a unique spin on classic B-movie horror, I highly recommend this film.

4. Happy Death Day (Film, 2017)

A college student must relive the day of her murder over and over again in a loop that will end only when she discovers her killer's identity.

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Happy Death Day is an entertaining mashup of slasher horror and Groundhog Day-style time loop storytelling. This film stands out from all the rest of the horror-comedy franchise due to its emotion, mystery, and character growth. While it doesn't push boundaries for horror, it makes up for its uniqueness that balances humor and suspense. If you're looking for a horror-comedy film, I strongly recommend this one.

5. Jennifer's Body (Film, 2009)

A newly-possessed high-school cheerleader turns into a succubus who kills her male classmates and devours their flesh in order to survive.

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Though it was sorely misunderstood when it originally came out, it has recently garnered rightful attention for its subversive take on the horror-comedy genre. This film blends teen drama and supernatural horror and uses its genre to touch upon the objectification of women in horror and in reality. Its wit, self-awareness, and social commentary have made it a standout in the horror-comedy genre, and for that, I strongly recommend this film.

6. Sinister: Recut (Film, 2012)

Ellison Oswalt is a struggling true-crime writer whose discovery of snuff films depicting gruesome murders and strange supernatural elements in his new house puts his family in danger.

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Said to be one of the scariest films ever from a research study, Sinister is a deeply unsettling horror movie that perfectly mixes supernatural elements with psychological tension. The haunting score combined with the grainy, nightmarish footage of the murders results in an unnerving experience that sits with you long after you turn the lights out. Instead of watching the original movie, I strongly recommend this fanedit version of the film. It elevates the movie by removing some of the cheesy jumpscares and awkward dialog. If you're looking for a genuinely haunting movie this Halloween, I recommend this one.

7. 1408 (Film, 2007)

Author Michael Enslin, who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences, checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel in New York City.

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This film excels in building suspense, using minimal special effects, and relying on our main characters' isolation and psychological unraveling to create fear. While this movie isn't as overtly terrifying as other horror films, 1408 offers an eerie, slow-burn experience, blending supernatural elements with personal trauma. The film has two different endings, the theatrical version and the director's cut. I'd suggest watching both to come to the conclusion of your favorite. It's a must-watch for fans of psychological horror, and I strongly recommend this film.

8. Midsommar (Film, 2019)

A couple travels to Northern Europe to visit a rural hometown's fabled Swedish mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult.

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This is a visually stunning and disturbing horror film set against the backdrop of a bright, idyllic Swedish village. The movie stands out for its unique approach to horror, unfolding almost entirely in daylight, creating a sense of unease through its striking visuals, unnerving atmosphere, and slow-building dread. Midsommar is a polarizing piece of media, mixing folk horror with psychological drama, and is filled with symbolism and unsettling imagery. I highly recommend this film if you're looking to be disturbed this Halloween.

9. Skinamarink (Film, 2022)

A young brother and sister wake up during the night to discover that their father is missing and that the windows, doors, and other objects in their house have vanished.

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Skinamarink is an experimental analog horror film that trades traditional narrative for a surreal, nightmarish atmosphere. Shot in grainy, low-light cinematography, the film immerses you in a disorienting and eerie world where fear of the unknown takes center stage. The film’s strength lies in its ability to evoke childhood fears, using abstract visuals and unsettling sound design to create a sense of dread. However, its unconventional approach may alienate some people who expect a clear plot or resolution. The minimal dialogue and deliberate pacing make Skinamarink more of a mood piece than a traditional horror film, relying on atmosphere over jump scares. For those willing to embrace its experimental nature, Skinamarink offers a haunting and disquieting experience that lingers long after it ends, tapping into primal fears of isolation and helplessness. For all these reasons, I highly recommend that you check out this film.

10. Heck (Short Film, 2020)

A child wakes up in the middle of the night to the sound of his mom's television blaring.

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Heck is a short film that shares a similar atmospheric approach to the creator's feature-length film Skinamarink. Like Skinamarink, it explores the feeling of being trapped in a surreal, dreamlike space. The film's minimalist aesthetic, with grainy visuals and a haunting soundscape, creates a disorienting atmosphere that leaves much to the imagination. It builds tension through its slow pacing, relying on the viewer's discomfort with the unknown rather than traditional horror tropes. For people who thought Skinamarink's runtime was excessive, Heck is a great substitute that captures the same atmosphere of the former. I highly recommend this film to people who have enjoyed Skinamarink's take on horror.

[viskisss]

Finally, today I will watch Coraline and Paranorman again

[krushed-kiwi]

🖤⚡️A lil Aggie appreciation post⚡️🖤

[theemmtropy]

Laika movies in a nutshell:

Coraline: The poster child, the one referenced most (for good reason), fighting for its life not to be attributed to Tim Burton

Paranorman: The one you don't expect to emotionally destroy you and yet it does, every aspect of every character is spot on, very realistic for a movie about ghosts

The Boxtrolls: The one that could have had more potential had the antagonist not been a villainized working class drag queen, strange mix of body horror and education about antisemitic conspiracies

Kubo and the Two Strings: Heartbreaking story, strong characters and plot, you'll feel changed after watching it, weirdest choice of voice actors though

Missing Link: FINALLY confirmation that Bigfoot is related to Yetis, we ALL KNEW IT, unique take on Shangri-La, actual breaking of gender roles and tropes in media

[jijithezombie]

Just a collection of my fav zombie kid-friendly films! :3

[visions--of--collisions]

look ok there are a lot of things I'd like to see in Beyond the Spiderverse, but the only one I think will happen is Gwen's team showing up on Earth 42 in the middle of a fight - maybe a Sinister Six face-off, or Miles' trying to flee his uncle and the Prowler, idk - either way: Hobie fucking Brown is going to show up mask-off in the middle of this, and he is going to nod at Miles G. mid-fight, and Miles G. is going to be like ???????¿¿????, but he is absolutely definitely going to nod back

[pinkybakery]

𓏲ֹ . ★ ᱸ Norman & Coraline ᎐﹙🪡👻﹚ֺ 𓂃 .

I saw the story and art concept of laika and i thought this two were cute together..

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[twiptoe]

if i ever become a million/billionaire i will use my money to fund stopmotion animation. thank you and good night.

[evenceflux18]

"We fight for glory!"

"Glory? we fight for duty..."

Being a mssive fan in Mortal Kombat and laika studios, I decided to mash up and place Wybie and Norman as Scorpio and Sub-zero(Bi-Han) in MK1!

🔥Fire Vs Ice❄️