Did you know that goblins are commonly known as mischievous, grotesque little creatures found in old fairy tales? They live in caves, underground, or in forests and are often depicted as evil or trickster characters. However, good-natured goblins also appear in modern fiction and movies. Check out these ten movies about goblins to watch:
1. THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES (2008)
The movie stars Noah Ringer, Mary-Louise Parker, and David Leary as Jared, Gwen, and Arthur Spiderwick, respectively. It was produced by Paramount Pictures and Walden Media and directed by Mark Waters. Since its release in 2008, the movie has garnered a cult following and inspired a sequel, three books, and a video game.
2. THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY (2012)
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, is a popular fantasy novel by the renowned author J. R. R. Tolkien. The book is set in the world of Middle-earth, years before the events of The Lord of the Rings. In the novel, a young hobbit named Bilbo Baggins is recruited by a company of dwarves to help them reclaim their lost treasure from the dragon Smaug.
3. HOBGOBLINS (1988)
Hobgoblins is a comedy movie about a group of guys who find a stash of weird film reels. They start a film club and show the films, but they soon discover that the films are a few of the reels from old, government-made interspecies mating experiments. After finding out that they just showed real footage of an attack by a group of aliens known as Goblins, they try to save the world from the invasion. The movie stars Scott Shaw, Brian Robbins, and Chip Hynan as the three guys who show the films.
4. BARBAROUS MEXICO (2014)
Barbarous Mexico is a documentary movie about the ongoing drug war in Mexico. Since 2006, the Mexican Drug War has claimed the lives of over 100,000 people and has become the bloodiest conflict in the country’s history. The movie tells the story of the brutal violence and the human rights violations committed by the police and the drug cartels. The documentary features interviews with journalists, government officials, and drug cartel members. It also contains reenactments, photographs, and footage of the places involved in the conflict. The movie is a grim reminder of why Mexico is often depicted as an evil place in fiction.
5. Quest for a Heart (2007)
Quest for a Heart is a Japanese animated fantasy movie produced by Studio Pierrot. It is based on the popular Japanese manga series of the same name written by Mikio Osawa and illustrated by Yuki Shindo. The story follows a young boy named Firion and his friends as they quest to find a legendary sword called Excalibur. This movie is a great choice for people who like fantasy adventures. The animation is bright, colorful, and very detailed. It is a great pick for younger people who are interested in fantasy but are too old for cartoons.
6. The Princess and the Goblin (1991)
The Princess and the Goblin is an animated fantasy movie based on the children’s book of the same name written by George MacDonald. The story is about a man named Giles who moves with his daughter, Irene, to the family’s old castle. One night, Irene hears a strange tapping noise on the roof. When she investigates, she finds a strange and beautiful woman who begs for help against a ferocious, supernatural creature.
7. Knights of Bloodsteel (2009)
Knights of Bloodsteel is an action fantasy movie set in a world where two warring factions, the Western Kingdom and the Eastern Kingdom, constantly fight each other by using giant mechs called “mecha-suits.” In the middle of a battle, a group of kids finds a mysterious capsule that contains a young girl. They soon discover she is an android, and she joins them as they train to pilot their mecha-suits.
8. Labyrinth (1986)
Labyrinth is a fantasy adventure movie directed by Jim Henson. The movie is about a young girl who must find her way through a dangerous maze to save her lover, who the Goblin King has kidnaped. It features the talents of David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly as the Goblin King and Sarah, respectively. This movie is a great choice for fans of fantasy and adventure.
Conclusion
Although goblins are often portrayed as small and terrifying, they have also been depicted as helpful and heroic. In the early years of Hollywood, many horror films featured goblins who were out to help people in need. To this day, movies about goblins rank high among the most popular films in many international markets.