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3 months ago
Revisiting Return to Oz (1985)

Given the popularity of the reimagined world of Oz through Wicked (2024), I revisited Disney’s spiritual sequel to The Wizard of Oz, the 1985 adaptation Return to Oz based on the beloved original novels. While the 1939 film is a pop culture icon, I can confidently say that Disney’s take was more faithful to the original source material. MGM significantly toned down the darker themes of the books, transforming them into a fun, musical, and colourful experience, whereas Disney leaned into a dark fantasy genre.

I wish Disney would revisit this phase and experiment again with children’s horror live-action films, like they did in the 1980s that appeal to slightly older audiences. This approach allowed the darker, more mature tones compared to the whimsical style Disney is typically known for. In recent years, some comparable examples include Monster House (2006) and Coraline (2009)—although they are animated—and the live-action sequel Alice in Wonderland (2010), which came close but didn’t quite capture the same essence.
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