Tale of Tales
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The Queen of Selvascura risks everything to be a mother; the King of Roccaforte falls in love with the voice of a mysterious girl; the King of Altomonte becomes obsessed with a flea and neglects his daughter.
Why it matters
A darkly sumptuous dive into baroque fairy tales where desire and dread entwine in equal measure.
- Matteo Garrone’s direction drips with painterly, almost tactile visuals that summon a grotesque, medieval tapestry come to life.
- Not your childhood bedtime story — this is adult fairy tale horror steeped in obsessive longing, body horror, and brutal twists.
- A masterclass in practical effects and creature design that evokes the tactile nightmares of Bottin and Baker.
- Ideal for fans of folk horror and those who savor horror’s literary roots, blending Giambattista Basile’s 17th-century tales with modern surrealism.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
71
Supernatural
60
Creature
55
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
99
Survival
17
