Dark Disney Theory Paints Peter Pan As A Murderous Villain
One particularly dark Peter Pan theory suggests that the beloved Disney character may actually be a murderous villain. Peter Pan has been delighting Disney fans for generations since its initial release in 1953. The story — originally written by J.M. Barrie — has been adapted numerous times in both animation and live-action. In practically every incarnation, Peter Pan is the hero of the story, and the recognized villain is almost always Peter's sworn enemy, the feared pirate Captain Hook.
The story of Disney's Peter Pan is decidedly more child-friendly than Barrie's original story, but the general premise remains the same. Peter lives in Neverland, where he acts as the leader of the Lost Boys, and the worst crime that can be committed is that of growing up. Living in his state of eternal youth, Peter Pan regularly clashes with Captain Hook and his pirates, and in the film, he brings Wendy, John, and Michael Darling to Neverland to share in his adventures.
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However, a popular theory (via Reddit) outlines Peter Pan's true nature. The theory posits that Peter Pan actually kills the Lost Boys as they grow up, effectively serving as a magical, ageless tyrant in Neverland. The theory paints Peter Pan as the actual villain of the Disney movie and every other character in the movie as unwitting pawns in Pan's murderous schemes. It also manages to paint Captain Hook in a far more sympathetic light, as he's the only one brave enough to properly resist Peter Pan's apparently evil ways.
Of course, on the surface, the idea seems ludicrous, but with the added context of Barrie's original story, the world of Peter Pan becomes far more sinister. According to the
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