Sleeping Beauty (1959) IMDb
Sleeping Beauty (1959) IMDb
65 years ago, on January 29, 1959, sleeping beauty was an instant hit. This was his third Disney Princess movie, and Walt was determined to make it different and better than his previous two (snow white and Cinderella). This is the story of Princess Aurora (also known as Briar Rose), who is raised by three good fairies to protect her from Maleficent's curse.
Naturally, Maleficent's curse was inevitable. And when Aurora falls into a deep sleep, the fairies put the rest of the kingdom to sleep so she won't be alone. She's not alone in the world of Disney princess happy endings. Thanks to true love's kiss, both she and Snow White find “happily ever after.”
But before Disney was created sleeping beauty, Charles Perrault's fairy tale of the same name was a popular story. The earliest version of this story that we know and love today was from his 14th century. Perce Forest. However, in his 65 years from Disney movies, many other movies, stories, and shows have been inspired by Disney movies. sleeping beauty.
“Some people call it love” (1973)
The 1973 film is a surprising take on the “Sleeping Beauty” story, starring comedian Richard Pryor in what has been described as a “romantic mystery erotic drama film.” . (Note: Comedy is not included in the genres listed.) This is the story of a woman who is sex trafficked at a carnival and branded as “Sleeping Beauty” while being put to sleep with some type of drug. This is the story of a woman named Jennifer who was pushed. Although inspired by the same story, it is very different from the Disney version.
Anne Rice's Sleeping Beauty Quartet (1983–2015)
Anne Rice is best known for her gothic and erotic novels, so we have high hopes for her sleeping beauty quartet become more similar some people call it love More than a Disney movie. In this four-book series of her novels, in which Anne uses the pseudonym LoClore, Anne more overtly explores the underlying themes of passivity and sexuality in the original work. The series includes erotic BDSM elements as the main character, Beauty, explores her relationships with three of her gender-fluid characters: Alexi, Tristan, and Laurent.
“Alvin and the Chipmunks” Episode “The Legend of Sleeping Brittany” (1989)
Fortunately, not all sleeping beauty The story develops into eroticism. The children's series is alvin and chipmunk, retold Aurora's story in the episode “The Legend of Sleeping Brittany”. The story, starring Chipette Brittany as the princess, is a humorous children's retelling of the original story, more like a Disney movie.
“Briar Rose” by Jane Yolen (1992)
Jane Yolen's young adult novel, briar rose” won the Mitpoic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature and was nominated for the Nebula Award. Additionally, Kirsten Dunst says this is her favorite book. briar rose Past and present alternate as an elderly woman named Gemma tells the story to her three granddaughters. Gemma's story takes place in the Chelmno extermination camp during the Holocaust. That's when a man discovers Gemma still breathing and revives her with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.It is this act, among other factors briar roseIt was inspired by sleeping beauty.
“Spindle's End” by Robin McKinley (2000)
novel, spindle endis a more direct expression of: sleeping beauty, probably in the same universe as Robin McKinley's Damar books. The main character Rosie is Foggy She grew up in a town called Bottom and adds humor to her family's story, which is primarily about the power of love, magic, and friendship.
“Once Upon a Time” (2011)
once upon a time This piece is inspired by some fairy tales, which makes it so adorable. Aurora first appears in season 2, episode 1, “Broken,” during which Prince Philip wakes her up. However, Princess Aurora does not have the same “Happy Ever After” in this version. Prince Philip dies shortly after awakening Princess Aurora. She continues on her various adventures, including her second sleep, a literal “soul-searching.”
“Sleeper and the Spindle” by Neil Gaiman (2012)
Neil Gaiman is known for stories that move from page to screen. american gods, coraline, sandman, more. For this story, he collaborated with artist Chris Liddell to snow white and sleeping beauty, but with a unique twist. It's a foray into dark fantasy through the lens of a fairy tale.
Maleficent (2014) and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
of maleficent When you think about what inspires you, movies are probably the first thing that comes to mind. sleeping beauty. The film, starring Angelina Jolie, is a retelling of the classic story from the villain's perspective. Maleficent is given a backstory full of romantic love, betrayal, and the power of maternal love. The 2019 sequel continues the story beyond the “Happily Ever After” we're used to, further blurring the lines between good and evil and the perception of both.
“Lava Red Feather Blue” by Molly Lingle (2021)
It's time to take a strange look sleeping beauty Beyond Homosexuality, Fortunately, Molly Lingle's lava red feather blue It does just that. This is a fantasy version of the story where Prince Larkin has been sleeping since his 1799. When the prince is accidentally awakened by Merrick and his High Valley, the two must work together to save the island from an evil fairy.
Honorable mention
meanwhile sleeping beauty Although it has influenced many other stories, there are also several stories in which Aurora and Maleficent are important characters.in Shrek the ThirdThen we meet Fiona's friend Sleeping Beauty. She suffers from narcolepsy and is the source of the film's humor. Sleeping Beauty is also a character with superpowers in her 2015 B-movie. avengers grimm.Plus, Maleficent is Disney's main villain in his 2015 descendants.
sleeping beauty It has also inspired many game characters. The character Rosamund du Prex was inspired by the Table Talk Her role-playing game Sleeping Beauty. dimension 20, the “Never After” season. Maleficent and Aurora are both characters in the movie. Kingdom hearts video game. But in reality, all these stories are just the tip of the iceberg. sleeping beauty It's been an inspiration so far, and I'm sure there will be more to come.