‘Coraline’ Returns to Haunt Your Nightmares in Theaters

‘Coraline’ Revisits Theaters to Haunt Your Nightmares Once Again

Prepare to be haunted by the chilling stop-motion animated classic as LAIKA Studios announces the return of Coraline to the silver screen this summer. Via a Twitter announcement, the studio reveals that tickets for this limited engagement are now available for pre-order. Fathom Events will host the screenings for two nights only on August 14 and August 15.

Accompanying the film’s revival, viewers will be treated to an exclusive, never-before-seen behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of Coraline, courtesy of LAIKA’s archives. This captivating showcase will unveil the meticulous craftsmanship and exceptional talent involved in producing a stop-motion animated masterpiece. Undoubtedly, the extraordinary efforts invested in the film have paid off, as Coraline continues to be hailed as one of the most revered animated films of its era. Director Henry Selick, renowned for his work on Nightmare Before Christmas, brings his artistry to the forefront, earning accolades for the movie’s dark imagery and spine-chilling storyline. With Coraline gracing the theaters once again, fans are presented with an unparalleled opportunity to relive this animated classic on the grandest stage of all.

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Adapted from Neil Gaiman’s eponymous book, Coraline revolves around the titular character’s discovery of a hidden door that transports her to an alternate reality mirroring her own life. However, she soon realizes that this parallel world holds sinister secrets waiting to be revealed. The film boasts an exceptional voice cast, including Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Ian McShane, Jennifer Saunders, and Dawn French.

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Fourteen Years Later, ‘Coraline’ Remains a Lauded Classic from LAIKA Studios

Coraline initially graced the theaters in 2009, captivating both critics and audiences alike, and achieving considerable box office success. This triumph firmly established LAIKA Studios as one of the preeminent stop-motion animation powerhouses, rivalling the likes of Aardman. Since then, the studio has delighted viewers with further acclaimed releases such as Paranorman, The Boxtrolls, and Kubo and the Two Strings. However, following the underwhelming box office performance of their last stop-motion animated feature, The Missing Link in 2019, LAIKA has been dormant in this realm. Nonetheless, they are poised to make a triumphant return. Previous reports indicate that the studio is set to release The Night Gardener, helmed by director Travis Knight, who directed Kubo and is also working on an upcoming adaptation of Wildwood. While these projects are still a few years away, fans can satiate their appetite by revisiting the film that ignited LAIKA’s extraordinary journey when Coraline graces the big screen once again this summer.

Coraline’s return to theaters will be for two nights only, commencing on August 14. Watch the official trailer of this animated classic below.

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• Neil Gaiman’s Official Website
• Henry Selick’s IMDb Page
• Coraline Official Trailer
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• IMDb Page for “Coraline”
• Collider Article: “‘Coraline’ Is A Masterpiece Because Henry Selick Went Beyond What Was In The Book”
• Collider Article: “Fourteen Years Later, ‘Coraline’ Remains as a Classic From LAIKA”