Movies that aren’t horror but are scary

Whether at home or at the cinema, when watching horror films there is a single emotion always expected by the public: FEAR! This is because, with masked killers, evil spirits or games related to psychological terror, this genre is capable of providing those who watch with terrifying feelings related to real or imaginary threats exposed in the plot, even more so, when these appear accompanied by a dark soundtrack. , low lights and even the use of techniques where a sudden scare occurs, sending spectators screaming.

Although it is common to be found in horror productions, fear can also be felt in feature films that carry different messages, since, even though many of these productions do not carry elements related to horror, there is a strangeness present in the characters, in the story or even in the look of the film, which causes goosebumps to appear in the first few minutes of viewing.

With this in mind, RECREIO has put together a list below of films that are not horror, but are scary — especially when watched as children. Look!

Edward Scissor Hands

Directed by Tim Burton“Edward Scissorhands” was released in 1990. The film features Johnny Depp in the lead role, Winona Ryder like Kim and Dianne Wiest like Peg.

Synopsis: “Once upon a time there was a kind inventor who created a nice young man named Edward. But the inventor died before finishing his work, which had scissor blades for hands. Edward lived alone and sad, until a kind girl invited him to live with your family in the incredible world of Suburbia.”

The fantastic chocolate factory

Also bringing Johnny Deppas one of the protagonists, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, is the film by Tim Burton based on the tale of Roald Dahlwhich hit theaters in 2005. The cast also features Freddie Highmore like young Charlie and David Kelly like Grandpa Joe.

Synopsis: “When eccentric confectioner Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of candy and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky children, poor boy Charlie Bucket searches for the priceless golden ticket that will make him a winner. Thanks to his grandfather, Joe, Charlie receives the prize of his dreams! But an even bigger surprise awaits him.”

polar Express

Based on the children’s book of the same name by Chris Van Allsburgfrom 1985, “Expresso Polar” (2004) used the motion capture process to build the animation, so the entire cast acted in front of an empty screen so they could be transformed into 3D characters.

Directed by Robert Zemeckisthe plot featured Tom Hanks to bring Ebenezer Scrooge to life and Josh Hutcherson to play Hero.

Synopsis: “It’s Christmas Eve and a boy is awake. No longer believing in Santa Claus, he waits for something that will make his belief in the Christmas figure return.”

The Guardian’s legend

Arriving in theaters in 2010, “The Legend of the Guardians” by Zack Snyder is based on the young adult fantasy book series, “Legend of the Guardians”, written by Kathryn Lasky.

Synopsis: “Soren (Jim Sturgess) is a little owl fascinated by the epic stories told by his father about the Guardians of Ga’Hoole, mythical winged warriors who fought in a great battle to save the species from a great threat. On the other hand, his brother Kludd (Ryan Kwanten) mocks him and is jealous, always trying to attract his father’s attention. One day the two are captured and fall into the hands of the Pure Ones, evil owls who want to dominate the Western Kingdom and the Great Tree.”

Scrooge’s Ghosts

Just like “The Polar Express”, “Scrooge’s Ghost” by Robert Zemeckis it also uses the motion capture technique to gain shape. The feature film released in 2009, adapts the plot written by Charles Dickens in “A Christmas Carol”, from 1843, as well as bringing Jim Carrey in several roles in the plot, including that of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Synopsis: “Ebenezer Scrooge begins the Christmas vacation with his usual avaricious contempt, but when three ghosts decide to take him on a journey revealing long-buried truths, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it is too late. “

Where the monsters live

Mixing live-action and animation, “Where the Wild Things Are” (2009) by Spike Jonzecovers the genres of drama, fantasy and adventure to address a delicate moment in the life of the story’s main protagonist, Max (Max Records).

Synopsis: “The film narrates the adventures of Max, a boy with a strong personality who runs away from home after a fight with his mother and ends up entering her imaginary world.”

Jack’s wierd world

Made in stop motion, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993) was directed by Henry Selickwith script and production of Tim Burton.

Synopsis: “Bored with the same old routine of screams and scares, the King of Halloween, Skeleton Jack, wants to spread Christmas cheer. But his merry mission threatens Santa Claus and creates a nightmare for good boys and girls everywhere. “