Beauty and the Beast

Macabre and singular Czech reimagining of the classic fairy tale about a merchant’s daughter held captive by a mysterious winged beast.

This singular adaptation of the classic tale is an altogether darker interpretation than we’re used to, transforming the familiar story into a fairy tale horror that’s light years from Disney. Juraj Herz’s macabre reimagining presents the beast as a terrifying, enigmatic bird-like creature; the filmmaking amplified through wonderful costume design, an evocative score and beautiful cinematography.