Coraline

PGUnited States rating20091h 40mAnimation, Family, Fantasy
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A young girl named Coraline discovers a mysterious door in her new home that leads to a strange, parallel world. While the other world seems like a fun escape from her boring life, she soon learns that it comes with a dangerous cost. She must find the courage to navigate this eerie land to find her real parents and get back home.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Gentle
The stop motion animation provides a deliberate and atmospheric pace with plenty of room to breathe. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryCoraline encounters the Other Mother who wants to sew buttons onto her eyes.
  • Approx.ScaryCoraline is trapped in a dark room behind a mirror.
  • Approx.ScaryCoraline meets three ghost children in the Other World.
  • Approx.IntenseThe Beldam reveals her true arachnid-like form during a confrontation.
  • Approx.ScaryA severed hand from the Other World tries to grab Coraline.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why do you think the Other World looked so much better than the real world at first?
  2. 2How did Coraline show bravery when she had to face the Beldam?
  3. 3What did you think about the difference between the two worlds?

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