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Snow White - A Tale Of Terror
1996
From its dark and complex themes to its archetypal imagery, the Grimm fable of the innocent and beautiful Snow White has captured readers for centuries, but it has not often been given accurate treatment on film. SNOW WHITE: A TALE OF TERROR attempts to do this with magnificent performances, stunning Gothic scenery and costumes,.. Read more
| Starring | Sigourney Weaver, Sam Neill, Gil Bellows, Monica Keena |
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| Director | Michael Cohn |
| Genres | Horror |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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The dwarfs are barbaric outcasts — scarred, simple-minded and branded — in this intriguing revision of the Grimm Brothers dark fairy tale that's given a richly textured Hammer horror look by director Michael Cohn. All Disney expectation is turned on its head as the tale's sexual tensions and bloody obsessions are accentuated, resulting in a highly sinister fable that's too sombre for children and too light in the fright department for adults. However, Sigourney Weaver gives the performance of her career as Claudia the wicked stepmother. Does her mirror merely reflect the ravings of a deluded mad woman? Or is it really a supernatural entity? That you are never sure is testament to the subtle shadings and psychological resonance of Weaver's portrayal.
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An interesting attempt to take the familiar story of Snow White back to its Gothic and grotesque roots; unfortunately, it is not successful, just something to frighten the children.
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Stripped of Grand Guignol theatricality and the usual sentimentality, Weaver's 'straight' wicked stepmother and Neill's... read more on Time Out
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Snow White as it should be
This film is amazing. It is truly dark and evil. Snow White isn't exactly the Princess shes made out to be in the Disney version, she comes across as a spoilt little brat in this version. No wonder her step mum gos off on one. Actually in fact you feel sorry for Weavers charecter. After the tragic event Weaver turns nasty. Weavers acting skills shine in this film. She is amazing. It unlike any charecter shes done before. The costumes and the set are very well done and Weaver is almost unrecognisable as the creepy old granny who gives her the apple. The dwafs arn't friendly either threating to eat and rape Snow White. Thsi is the best Snow White ever and well worth a watch.
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3 out of 5 people found this review helpful
lady from ramsgate
did you see the same film as me? it was on your review i got this load of rubbish
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
not brilliant.
This could of been really good, but it turned out a bit like an cheap afternoon film.
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Good Film.
This film is amazing. It is truly dark and evil. Snow White isn't exactly the Princess shes made out to be in the Disney version, she comes across as a spoilt little brat in this version.
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0 out of 1 person found this review helpful
darker version
this is a good turn on the original snow white. well worth watching this version.
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Snow White as it should be
This film is amazing. It is truly dark and evil. Snow White isn't exactly the Princess shes made out to be in the Disney version, she comes across as a spoilt little brat in this version. No wonder her step mum gos off on one. Actually in fact you feel sorry for Weavers charecter. After the tragic event Weaver turns nasty. Weavers acting skills shine in this film. She is amazing. It unlike any charecter shes done before. The costumes and the set are very well done and Weaver is almost unrecognisable as the creepy old granny who gives her the apple. The dwafs arn't friendly either threating to eat and rape Snow White. Thsi is the best Snow White ever and well worth a watch.
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3 out of 5 people found this review helpful
lady from ramsgate
did you see the same film as me? it was on your review i got this load of rubbish
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
not brilliant.
This could of been really good, but it turned out a bit like an cheap afternoon film.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Good Film.
This film is amazing. It is truly dark and evil. Snow White isn't exactly the Princess shes made out to be in the Disney version, she comes across as a spoilt little brat in this version.
This is worth a watch. -
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Surprisingly good, I thought
Was totally surprised at this film as I was exspecting utter dirge and I actually liked it. Dark but not cheesy twist on the snow white story.
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Snow white
A good adaption of the fairy tale.....without the warm fluffy bits....Well worth watching
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0 out of 1 person found this review helpful
darker version
this is a good turn on the original snow white. well worth watching this version.
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1 out of 4 people found this review helpful
fell asleep
turned off after 20mins, thought it was going to be good with all the stars in, they must all have wanted a quick pay day,,,,,,,rubbish
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Critics' reviews (3)
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The dwarfs are barbaric outcasts — scarred, simple-minded and branded — in this intriguing revision of the Grimm Brothers dark fairy tale that's given a richly textured Hammer horror look by director Michael Cohn. All Disney expectation is turned on its head as the tale's sexual tensions and bloody obsessions are accentuated, resulting in a highly sinister fable that's too sombre for children and too light in the fright department for adults. However, Sigourney Weaver gives the performance of her career as Claudia the wicked stepmother. Does her mirror merely reflect the ravings of a deluded mad woman? Or is it really a supernatural entity? That you are never sure is testament to the subtle shadings and psychological resonance of Weaver's portrayal.
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An interesting attempt to take the familiar story of Snow White back to its Gothic and grotesque roots; unfortunately, it is not successful, just something to frighten the children.
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Stripped of Grand Guignol theatricality and the usual sentimentality, Weaver's 'straight' wicked stepmother and Neill's... read more on Time Out
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