Snow White: Tale of Terror

Snow White: Tale of Terror
by Michael Cohn

Snow White: Tale of Terror

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Actor: Gil Bellows, Monica Keena, Sam Neill, Sigourney Weaver, Taryn Davis
Director: Michael Cohn
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: English (Original Language), Analog
Format: Color, NTSC
Running Time: 101 minutes
Release Date: 1998-08-25
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Publisher: Polygram USA Video
Studio: Polygram USA Video

VHS Movie Reviews of Snow White: Tale of Terror

Movie Review: One of the best interpretations I've seen,from a student of Grimms Tales
Summary: 5 Stars

I watched this along with some other film adaptations of Snow White for a class I'm taking on Grimms Tales,and this is my favorite of all the movies I've seen in that class so far,so much so that I came to this page scoping out my own copy!

What you need to know about this movie is that

a.)It's NOT intended for children
b.)It follows the Grimms version more closely than the Disney version,which most of us are used to thinking of as the canonical story,and
c.)It goes out of it's way to be scary and sexual.

As far as A goes,look at the rating and the reasons for it to decide if it's for you(although I'll say now,the most gory part comes at the very beginning of the movie,with the death of Lily's biological mother).With regards to B,look for themes of rivalry between the stepmother and stepdaughter,rather than the victimization of an innocent,dumb little girl in the Disney version;three trials where the Queen attempts to kill Snow White instead of just hopping right to the apple;and more complexity in the plot than in the Disney cartoon.As far as C,I'm not a horror buff at all,and I'm rather prudish,but I thought both elements were done mildly compared with a lot of the things available to audiences now and that they made the story a lot more interesting than the innocent,insipid children's versions.

You won't find singing dwarves here;they've been replaced by patrons that the Grimms could have chosen from the oral versions of the story they collected,but didn't:robbers.And the robbers are initially hostile to Lily,threatening her with physical harm several times and scorning her for her nobility.The Prince is kind of a dork and not effectual enough for our modern feminist heroine to rely on solely.And the rivalry between Lily and her stepmother is clearly played out;Lily has resented Claudia since they met and the two have power stuggles and compete for the father's attention.Lily is initially the cruel one in this relationship,but then the tables turn,and Claudia goes mad in a manner that is portrayed as sympathetic,but still clearly posits her as the aggressor and Lily as the victim.And my favorite aspect of this version is the romantic element,which is a refreshing new look on a question students of the Grimms story often ask--but I won't say any more here,since having it revealed in the movie is part of what makes this version so cool.;-)

Overall,I'd say this is a highly enjoyable version for older audiences that stays closer to the original story but gives the viewer food for thought on it's own.Highly reccomended!

Movie Review: Sigourney Weaver at her very best, plus excellent movie!
Summary: 5 Stars

Sigourney Weaver plays her character with such gusto that she reminds me of the great Bette Davis at her best! Engrossed in her character she seems to love being evil, and you can tell on her face even when she pretends to be nice. This movie is entertaining to say the least since all actors do a great job and make-up and effects are excellent. When that mirror slowly breaks and you see that blinding blue-white light through the cracks and the aging process begins... WATCH THIS MOVIE! All other Snow White renditions (animated or not) seem to be a build up to this one. The title Snow White might not target the audience that would best enjoy this movie - with Sigourney's great presence the title should have been Evil Stepmother.

Movie Review: Gothic thriller...nice surprise
Summary: 4 Stars

Absolutely love this !!
It is visual, it is well written and directed..the acting could be better
on Weavers part, but it is still decent.....and this is not for the kids!!!!

I loved the dark tale of vanity, jealousy and madness on the part of one character who then heaps her villainy upon all.

...and no 7 dwarves..never could get those nAMES DOWN !!! =+)

So, if you like a gothic thrill, here's a good movie 4 you

Movie Review: Scary Grimm Tale - Very Entertaining!!
Summary: 5 Stars

Not your Disney flick here. Beautifully filmed and acted.
A fairy tale for grown-ups / mature teens.
Scary and romantic.

Movie Review: WICKED version!! ROCK ON!!!!
Summary: 4 Stars

A very 'true to tale' version of Snow White that will have you traumatized for days! Weaver plays a WICKED queen and should have been given an award for her performance. The acting was very good with all of the actors and the costumes were great! This movie should have been more popular than it was but it certainly has my vote as a new classic!!!

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