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The 2000s were an unforgettable era for aficionados of the supernatural genre. There were horror titles that became blockbusters, such as The Ring and The Grudge, which highlighted pure, visceral terror. Additionally, other supernatural titles became well-known, including Corpse Bride,thus continuing Tim Burton‘s path to fame, whom we all know nowadays as one of the best filmmakers in the Gothic genre.
If you are looking specifically for the supernatural movies that have rightly aged like fine wine, you are in the right spot, as we have created a collection of titles that you will definitely look forward to rewatching. From magic wizards to Gothic fantasy, animated spirits, and (underrated) TV movies, the supernatural world from the beginning of the 21st century is waiting for you to dive into. So, prepare gear, popcorn, a blanket, and lots of friends, because these titles will be a great rediscovery.
‘Fallen’ (2006)
With the first part premiering as a TV movie and then the rest as a 2-part miniseries, Fallen is based on the novel trilogy with the same name written by Thomas Sniegoski, a famous novelist, comic-book writer, and pop culture journalist. Fallen is very underrated nowadays, but it should get its flowers. It was well done, and you should give it a chance!Furthermore, a young Paul Wesley (yes, Stefan Salvatore from The Vampire Diaries) plays the main character, Aaron Corbett. On the night he becomes 18, he discovers that he is a Nephilim, a human-angel hybrid with the ability to redeem angels on Earth from their mistakes and send them back to Heaven, where they originally belonged. The movie’s premise is enough to warrant a watch, but it’s also worthwhile for anyone who is a fan of Wesley.
‘Twitches’ (2005)
Witches, spells, spirits… These are a few of the things from the supernatural genre that have fascinated people throughout the years, and this movie has all of them combined. Based on the eponymous novel series by H. B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld, Twitches is a Disney Channel Original Movie that stars real-life twin sisters Tia and Tamera Mowry. This movie is considered a Disney Channel classic among those who were children or teenagers in the 2000s, and for good reason.
Twitches tells the story of two twin sisters, Alex (Tia) and Camryn (Tamera), who were originally born as royal witches in a magical dimension named Coventry. After their father gives them magical powers to protect them from evil beings, their family’s closest friends bring them to Earth for protection, and separate them, giving both of them up for adoption. Throughout the movie, the two sisters rekindle because of a prophecy, in which they are supposed to fight against the evil being that made their original family disappear, named Darkness. The chemistry between the two Mowry sisters is phenomenal, making the movie feel lighthearted yet whimsical.
‘Coraline’ (2009)
One of the most iconic supernatural movies of all time, Coraline was produced and directed by Henry Selick. This movie is also widely known because of its phenomenal stop-motion animation, which fascinates many new generations throughout the world. Furthermore, it was based on a 2002 novella. Coraline is widely considered a Halloween classic for its disturbing and dark storyline that resonates greatly with the holiday.
This movie tells the story of a young girl named Coraline Jones (Dakota Fanning), whose parents don’t give her much attention. Moving into a new home, she discovers a portal to another mystical house. In this alternate dimension, button-eyed doppelgängers of her parents give her everything she ever wanted. But this house holds sinister secrets that she has to quickly run away from before it’s too late. Coraline was widely praised by viewers and critics alike for its stunning animation and gritty storyline, so if you haven’t watched it, you should right away!
‘Corpse Bride’ (2005)
One of the most beloved Tim Burton films, Corpse Bride is a beautiful blend of gut-wrenching storyline and stunning non-stop animation. This movie made an impactful mark on the evolution of the Gothic fantasy genre, which is what Burton is best-known for. This family-friendly horror classic needs to be watched carefully because the story and its characters are very relatable and will make you feel like you are living it all among them.
Corpse Bride follows the dramatic change in the life of a shy, about-to-be-married groom named Victor (Johnny Depp), who gets dragged to the underworld while he was reciting his wedding vows in the forest by a deceased woman named Emily (Helena Bonham Carter). This movie is truly heartbreaking, as you will understand by the end, but it is very well-written and so visually stunning that you will forget the spooky themes in it.
‘Spirited Away’ (2001)
Widely known as one of the best animated movies of all time, Spirited Away was produced by the acclaimed Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli. Directed by Japanese filmmaker and animator Hayao Miyazaki, this movie is also praised for its intricate and phenomenal narrative, which tackles many heavy themes such as greed, identity, and much more.
Spirited Away tells the story of Chihiro, a 10-year-old girl who goes on a coming-of-age adventure to free her parents from the curse of an evil witch, which turned them into pigs. Chihiro is forced by this cruel witch to work in a sauna of some sort, catering exclusively to spirits. Like all the Studio Ghibli movies, Spirited Away is filled with an impeccable storyline and out-of-this-world animation, which categorizes it as one of the best supernatural fantasy movies of the century.
‘Wizards Of Waverly Place: The Movie’ (2009)
Remember Wizards of Waverly Place, the famous Disney Channel sitcom for young 2000s kids? Well, if you didn’t know by now, they had a movie released in 2009, which became one of the most viewed on Disney Channel. Simply, a classic! It has it all: 3D animation that looks far better than it has any right to, an emotional and coming-of-age story, and a huge love for family.
This movie tells the story of Alex Russo (Selena Gomez), still a wizard-in-training, who fights with her family and accidentally casts a spell during their vacation to the Caribbean, causing her family to slowly forget her. It begins with her parents, and she has to find a way not to let her brothers, Justin Russo (David Henrie) and Max Russo (Jake T. Austin), forget about her within 48 hours. To stop the spell, Justin and Alex venture into an old cavern on the island to find the ancient Stone of Dreams. The show’s fans will surely have already watched it, but this one is a must-watch for any millennial with fond memories of the Disney Channel.
‘Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed’ (2004)
As the sequel to the first movie in the iconic Scooby-Doo franchise, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed is a blend of comedy, supernatural fantasy, and emotion all in one. The cast from the first movie returns in this sequel to go on another action-filled adventure and solve another mystery: Freddie Prince Jr. as Fred Jones, Matthew Lillard as Shaggy Rogers, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Daphne Blake, Linda Cardellini as Velma Dinkley, with Neil Fanning voicing a 3D-animated Scooby-Doo. The cast embodied the classic characters perfectly, becoming undersung icons of an entire generation.
In this movie, the Mystery Gang is invited as special guests to the opening of the Coolsonian Criminology Museum, in which reports and memorabilia from their previous cases are displayed. That night, a mysterious supernatural figure ruins the celebrations, causing mass panic. Afterward, a journalist begins a smear campaign against the gang as they hurry to solve the mystery before it’s too late. This movie is a campy classic of the 2000s; it’s well-written, with comedic one-liners that will keep you laughing non-stop, and the 3D animation is better portrayed than its predecessor.
‘Twilight’ (2008)
If you don’t know about this movie, you simply live under a rock. The cult and mania that followed the release of Twilight is something that needs to be added to history books. It launched a new generation of teen-centric cinema and also forged the path to fame for future Batman Robert Pattinson and Oscar nominee Kristen Stewart. Twilight tells the story of Bella Swan (Stewart), as she moves to Forks, Washington (it’s a real town!), with her dad to begin a new life. There, she meets Edward Cullen (Pattinson), but she doesn’t know he is a centuries-old vampire.
What follows is one of the greatest love stories ever made. Upon its release, it was widely acclaimed by fans of the source material, and the second movie of the saga, New Moon, arrived a year later. After that, its other three movies were released chronologically: Eclipse, Breaking Dawn: Part 1, and Breaking Dawn: Part 2. Sure, they have their flaws, and they’re not exactly high-art cinema, but these movies made a mark on the supernatural genre. Today, Twilight is even considered a classic, showing how it has actually aged well compared to how it began.
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