A rich fantasy and extraordinary visual film based on Angela Carter's novels (changing traditional fairytales to dark tales of sexuality and seduction). A young girl dreams of a magical world where she confronts her fears of sex and death, and is pursued by a handsome werewolf. Convincing and excellently done. find out more...

Guillermo Del Toro's blockbusting tale of a young girl struggling to make sense of the violent world around her was a big 2006 arthouse hit. Continuing his exploration of the impact of the Spanish Civil War on his generation (it was also the backdrop for his excellent ghost story, The Devil's Backbone) Del Toro's fantasy mixes strong horror with fairytale-style aesthetics to great effect, making Ofelia's escape into an imaginary realm a poignant response to the cruel realities of her existence. find out more...