Most people have seen classics like Edward Scissorhands, maskAnd snake daybut not everyone knows, these weren’t the only great fantasy movies of the 1990s. The genre was hugely popular with audiences, even though it was at a low point decades ago.
However, there are some hidden gems that will be discovered later by more loyal viewers. Here are 10 ’90s fantasy masterpieces you’ve probably never seen.
Princess Mononoke (1997)
Not many people know about the magic that Studio Ghibli has created, simply because they don’t think anime is worth their time. However, in 1997, Princess Mononoke is one of those movies that proves all skeptics wrong. It is not only famous in its own country, but also very popular in the western world.
This anime tells the story of Ashitaka’s quest for a cure for the Tatarigami curse. He was involved in the war between the mining colony of Tatara and the local satyr god. During his journey, he meets San, who is known as Princess Mononoke.
baby (1995)
Fantasy movies are often aimed at kids, so this list wouldn’t be complete without some family-friendly movies. at first glance, Baby Very similar to 2006 Charlotte’s netbut once you start watching, you will realize that their only thing in common is a large number of talking farm animals.
Farmer Arthur Hoggart, played by James Cromwell, wins a baby at a fair game in the countryside. Bebe, voiced by Christine Cavanaugh, is an orphan pig who tries to befriend the other animals on the farm. He begins to learn to hear sheep, but the collie Rex doesn’t seem to like him.
Jumanji (1995)
Not Everyone Knows 2017 Jumanji: Welcome to the jungle Actually a remake of the 1995 classic Jumanji. The original is no worse than the new, so if you want a relatively good old fantasy movie, then you should check it out.
Kirsten Dunst and Bradley Pierce play two children who encounter a magical board game. After playing, they meet Ellen played by Robin Williams. Alan has been stuck in the game for years, so the kids decide to help him by overcoming the different challenges the game poses to them.
Dragon’s Heart (1996)
dragon heartCGI was groundbreaking and is still considered pretty good to this day. Of course, it couldn’t be compared with the dragon race in it. Game of Thronesbut still impressive when you take into account the year it was released.
About storytelling, dragon heart It’s also a unique genre, as it takes classic fantasy characters and changes their nature. Draco, voiced by Sean Connery, is the ultimate dragon, and he teams up with Dennis Quaid’s Disillusioned Knight Bowen to defeat a tyrannical immortal king.
The Witch (1990)
witch Recently, it is getting more attention because its remake is being worked on. It’s a movie that’s been around for almost three decades and has become a classic with its design, humor, and humorous story.
witch It tells the story of a boy who stumbles across a group of witches. In a dilemma, he must stop them from carrying out their evil plan: They want to get rid of all the children in the world. Even after the boy turned into a rat, he didn’t stop.
Death Became Her (1992)
Director Robert Zemeckis’ 1992 dark comedy was a hit and attracted special attention from the LGBT community. Also, it won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects, so it’s safe to say her death One of the best fantasy movies of the 90s.
Meryl Streep’s actress Madeleine Ashton and Goldie Hawn’s writer Helen Sharp have long been rivals. The problem is that they both have a crush on plastic surgeon Ernest Menville, played by Bruce Willis. The two have found the elixir and taken it, but now they must battle the inevitable side effects.
Dream Come True (1998)
What dream will come? Based on the 1978 novel of the same name by Richard Matheson. Just like the last movie, What dream will come? It won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and was nominated in the Best Art Direction category.
Chris Nelson, played by Robin Williams, dies in an accident and finds himself in heaven. However, he soon learns that his wife Anne (played by Anna Bella Ciola) cannot leave him and has committed suicide. Chris puts his eternal soul in jeopardy and embarks on a journey to find his deceased wife. The film also stars Cuba Gooding Jr. and others.
Happy Valley (1998)
before he played sony Spiderman With the lead role in the trilogy, Tobey Maguire is already a rising star in Hollywood and has had several lead roles in his films. Happy Valley Here is one such example.
The story was originally set in the 1990s. Tobey Maguire’s David and Jennifer, Reese Witherspoon’s twin sister, were transferred to the 1950s black and white sitcom Happy Valley. Despite being honest with their skin color, the two realize that their actions affect the world around them.
Empty Sleepy (1999)
This is probably the most popular movie on this list. empty sleepy is a gothic supernatural horror film directed by Tim Burton based on an 1820 short story by Washington Irving titled The Legend of the Sleepy Valley. The picture won the Academy Award for Best Art Direction.
At the center of the story is a police detective named Ichabod Crane, played by Johnny Depp, sent from New York to Sleepy Hollow to investigate a series of murders committed by the so-called Headless Horsemen.
Dogma (1999)
dogma is a fantasy comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith, and perhaps the most controversial film on this list. It received some backlash due to its depiction of the Catholic Church and Catholicism, but fans still loved it.
Ben Affleck’s Bartleby and Matt Damon’s Loki are two fallen angels exiled to Wisconsin. They set off to New Jersey to find a loophole that would allow them to return to Heaven and then destroy the world. As a result, a group of people form to stop them. The cast includes big names like Kevin Smith, Alan Rickman, Salma Hayek and Chris Rock.