The Dark World of Disney: Scary Stories Behind the Classics

If you’re like me, you love Disney movies but noticed the difference between the “creepier” ones, the ones that give you all the feels. Like, in my opinion, Cinderella and Little Mermaid were some of the more nostalgic, fun Disney classics. But then there was Snow White, Pinocchio and Sleeping Beauty, which were a little more on the creepy side.

The Disney Shop In Regent Street London.

The Disney Shop In Regent Street London. Photo By Associated Newspapers /Shutterstock

The origins behind these dark Disney movies are more shocking and way more violent than you could imagine. Disney was built on magic and “happily ever after,” but some of these classics are nowhere near what dreams are made of. That is unless we’re talking about nightmares.

Let’s start with Pinocchio…

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