The Ray Bradbury Animated Horror Movie Disney Should Remake
Disney isn’t a stranger to horror movies and in the past delved into the realm of the macabre; however, as they continue to celebrate culture and remake classic animated films, the studio already knows of a Ray Bradbury horror story that’s begging for resurrection, The Halloween Tree. While Disney is more careful with its horror-related content, The Halloween Tree is both child-friendly, and an effective way to teach viewers about the different versions of Halloween-esque celebrations that many different cultures have — as this is largely the plot of the film. Add to this Disney's warm history with Rad Bradbury himself, and a Disney remake of the movie seems a more than solid idea.
Originally imagined as an animated feature in 1967, The Halloween Tree became a horror novel that set out to explain the origins of Halloween, while also shedding light on how various other countries and cultures celebrate their own respective festivals at this time. The book was an emotional story about a group of trick or treaters who attempted to rescue their dying friend. Writer Ray Bradbury argued that every culture has a holiday that acknowledges death and celebrates the things that frighten them; that it’s not a singular religious experience, but a human one. In 1993, the novel was finally adapted into an Emmy-winning animated film, featuring Star Trek's own Leonard Nimoy and Bradbury himself. To this day, it remains a beloved and influential piece of work, with an adaptation from Will Dunn supposedly in development.
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Disney has had a long history with Ray Bradbury and his filmography, and the respect they have shown his work previously suggests they would be the perfect candidate
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