Movies and TvShows featuring "tale" theme.

Bizarre nightmares unfold in eight tales of terror in a visually stunning, spine-tingling horror collection curated by Guillermo del Toro. Each story challenges traditional notions of horror, ranging from macabre to magical, gothic to grotesque or classically creepy.

An urbane fox, Mr. Fox, cannot resist raiding farms and must protect his community from the farmers' revenge. Along with his wife and son, they live underground but move into a larger home near the farms. Mr. Fox continues to raid the farms in secret, causing tension with his son. When the farmers retaliate and trap the animals, they escape into the sewers and unite with other homeless animals. Mr. Fox then leads them in a plan to steal resources from the farmers. Through challenges and conflicts, the animals ultimately find freedom and a new food source.

In Barbie in A Christmas Carol, Barbie stars as Eden Starling, a performing diva in Victorian London. Along with her snobbish cat, Chuzzlewit, Eden selfishly plans to make all the theatre performers stay and rehearse on Christmas Day! Not even Eden's costume designer and childhood friend, Catherine can talk Eden out of her self-centered tantrum. It's up to three very unusual Christmas Spirits to take Eden on a fantastical holiday journey that will open her heart to the spirit of the season and the joy of giving.

The son of Poseidon and his friends embark on a quest to the Sea of Monsters to find the Golden Fleece and save their dying safe haven. Along the way, they must confront an ultimate evil and battle mythical creatures with unimaginable powers.

The fog rolls in to a small coastal town bringing with it vengeful spirits seeking revenge for a crime committed 100 years ago. As the residents of the town struggle to survive, they must uncover the dark secrets of the past and find a way to stop the supernatural forces before it's too late.

Moby Dick (2011) is a TV show miniseries based on the novel by Herman Melville. It tells the story of Captain Ahab and his crew aboard the sailing ship Pequod as they embark on a dangerous journey to seek out and destroy the great white whale known as Moby Dick. Ahab's all-consuming obsession with the whale drives him to the edge of madness, jeopardizing the lives of everyone on board. The story is filled with themes of vengeance, nautical adventure, and the human struggle against the forces of nature.

Hungarian Folktales is an animated TV show from 1980 that brings to life popular folk tales from Hungary. Each episode tells a different story, full of magic, adventure, and valuable life lessons. It is a perfect choice for families looking for entertaining and educational content.

The Miracle of Marcelino tells the story of Marcelino, a young orphan boy who lives in a monastery. One day, he discovers a statue of Jesus on the cross and develops a special bond with it. Through his pure faith and innocence, Marcelino's prayers are answered, and the statue comes to life. The miracle transforms the lives of those around him, including the monks and the people in the nearby village. However, this miracle also attracts the attention of the authorities who want to uncover the truth behind the phenomenon. Marcelino must defend his faith and protect the statue from those who seek to exploit it. With themes of love, faith, and the power of miracles, this heartwarming movie captures the imagination and touches the soul.

In a distant fairy-tale countryside, a young girl leads her little brother into a dark wood in desperate search of food and work, only to stumble upon a nexus of terrifying evil.

When a fog rolls into a small town in California, supernatural occurrences begin to terrorize the residents. As people start to die, a group of survivors must uncover the dark secret behind the fog and find a way to stop its deadly power.

Thumbelina, a young girl no bigger than a thumb, embarks on an adventure to save her home from destruction by a construction company. With the help of her friends, she must find the courage to stand up against the forces threatening her enchanted woodland.

Miss Hokusai follows the life of O-Ei, the daughter of the renowned ukiyo-e painter Hokusai, as she navigates art, family, and the challenges of being a female artist in Edo-period Japan.

Azur and Asmar are raised as brothers by a loving nanny in medieval France. When Azur is sent away, he grows up to be a nobleman while Asmar becomes a lowly street performer. Years later, both embark on a dangerous quest to find the legendary Djinn-fairy who has been kidnapped by an evil sorcerer. Along the way, they must confront their own prejudices and learn the true meaning of brotherhood and friendship.

Join adorable kitten Oggy and his cast of cat pals in a bright and colorful kitty world. They're always on the go for fun times and fantastic adventures!

An idyllic island in the Finnish Archipelago is suddenly cut off from outside world, as a mysterious force takes over. Without food, electricity or safety, the islanders are faced with their deepest fears. What will you do to survive?

Tales of the Night is a compilation of beautifully animated short films that transport viewers to a fantasy world filled with magic, love, and adventure. Each tale explores themes of justice, honor, and sacrifice, taking the audience on captivating journeys through imagination and wonder.

A Twist in the Tale is a 1998 TV series starring William Shatner. Willam Shatner's A Twist In The Tale was a 15 episode short lived television series in the late 1990s. Every week the narrator/host would have a group of children he would tell a story to. The main children were always in the story itself.

In the animated movie Raining Cats and Frogs, a small village is plagued by strange weather as cats and frogs rain from the sky. A young girl named Felicie, along with her friends, embarks on an exciting adventure to uncover the cause of this extraordinary phenomenon and save their village from the bizarre weather.

Happy as Lazzaro tells the story of a young peasant named Lazzaro who lives in an isolated village that is stuck in the past. When Lazzaro befriends the young nobleman Tancredi, he is introduced to a world beyond his own and becomes entangled in a complex scheme involving fake kidnappings and modern slavery. As the story unfolds, Lazzaro's naivety and pure heart navigate him through the harsh realities of the modern world.

Princes and Princesses is a collection of nine short animated films that tell various stories about princes and princesses. Each film is created using a unique animation technique, including silhouette-animation, cutout-animation, and shadow-puppetry. The stories are set in different time periods and locations, ranging from ancient Egypt to 19th-century Japan. The films explore themes of love, fantasy, and surrealism.