Coraline's Hidden Visual Details

[@SpikimaMovies]

If I sound off, I'm missing four teeth here. At least I didn't have to take my eyes out for this. Now, what's YOUR favourite stop motion animation? :D

[@angelsoph444]

lmao hope ur doing better! love this movie sm

[@szynkers]

It's probably this actually.

[@garfunkel6629]

I hate to be that guy, but I'm gonna be that guy. PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT SUPER DARK TIMES PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE CAUSE IF YOU DON"T DO IT THEN I'M GONNA HAVE TO DO IT AND N O B O D Y WANTS THAT

[@QuickRime]

Mad God. It's kind of hard to parse as a story but very striking stop motion.

[@ReidScott-vu3zk]

The GOAT is Fantastic Mr. Fox, also from the same year as Coraline. One I love from this decade is The Wolf House.

[@J.P.Robles]

The fact that this movie is STILL talked about says a lot

[@mintani19]

the fact that ted bundy is still talked about says a lot too

[@ohbooyourselves]

@@mintani19Whaaaa!

[@Joydandaphnne]

its truly a classic, its still groundbreaking to this day

[@ThatOneGamer_Dad]

@@Joydandaphnne It's also now currently in theaters in 3d remastered. Do with that information what you will lol

[@nnathanaubree]

It's just people saying the same things about it a thousand times lol.

[@Em-uy9wj]

Coraline was a movie I always thought would be goofy and fun because of its cult following, but when I finally got around to watching it … holy moly they really made a masterpiece

[@jaden_skywalker]

I would also highly recommend the book!

[@theplatitudefromouterspace]

I highly recommend all of Laika Studio's back catalogue, Kubo and the two strings especially is a masterpiece. The studio barely break even due to the time it takes to craft these pictures.

[@viljamtheninja]

Didn't they do Paranorman too?

[@theplatitudefromouterspace]

@@viljamtheninja They did indeed friendo.

[@viljamtheninja]

@@theplatitudefromouterspace Awesome, that movie was amazing. I always did plan to catch up with all their back catalogue but apparently I forgot all about it. I'll get back on that.

[@kassyyar97]

Thankfully its owned by the son of whoever owns adidas (or was it Nike?) So he maintains the studio afloat out of passion rather than any kind of revenue

[@theplatitudefromouterspace]

@@kassyyar97 I did not know that. Cheers for the knowledge.

[@crys383]

Seeing this in theaters was a wonderful experience. It was the first time I'd seen 3D done correctly, where it pushes the frame IN, not objects OUT. It made the whole film feel like it was happening inside a diorama.

[@coolbeans5911]

Wished i could have watched in 3D as well!! Sounds amazing

[@darafeth]

I'll never forget how I felt watching that opening scene in theaters. It was the first time a 3D movie felt magical to me.

[@xtrafries123]

You could say, it feels like the movie fits inside a doll house.

[@Ricoxemani]

@@coolbeans5911 it's getting a rerelease in just a couple of weeks!

[@smares64]

When it came out in 2009 my family went and saw it in 3D and I was 9. It really is the best 3D movie I've seen to the point it made me reach up to touch the mice. Beautifully done. I'm happy they re released the 3D version so more people can experience how well done it is!

[@cutsandcloseups]

In coraline, over 150 different sets were built across 52 different stages to bring the world to life, making it one of the most elaborate stop-motion films ever made. The dedication and attention to detail is astounding.

[@your.mom1233]

You’d be surprised how much content and theories there are on this movie, it’s such a masterpiece and made me fall in love with stop motion. Trust me me, the coraline community has no ending😭

[@anyaaa2801]

This movie aged so WELL it’s crazy. I was so scared to watch it when I was a kid and I’m still scared to watch it as an adult. I have soo many questions too.

[@Slenderman-j1f]

Watch it. Just watch it. You will NOT regret it. It never scared me that bad, but it did leave an impression on me.

[@zel932]

as someone who knows quite little about filmmaking but finds it incredibly interesting, i think you’re on to something insane with #2 (the right). the fact that the first time Coraline crosses to the other side of the screen is when she’s falling asleep seems hardly unintentional.

[@deaconyates2671]

How about, it changes once she enters the other world, a common misconception is that Coraline escapes. She doesn’t, every time she passes a tunnel she’s going in deeper. The garden party at the end was the attention Coraline always wanted and love the bedlam was wanting to feed from. None of it was real from the first time Coraline entered. There are many clues, the poison oak healing so fast, the toys in her room changing and not changing back, the abandoned groceries, cell phone and VW, (do you really think the bedlam could capture two adults) and the most telling, when the beldam mimics Coraline’s mother (Mel) at the end of the tunnel she has snow on here hair and real eyes just like when when Coraline thinks she’s escaped. For 15 years I have been watching the wrong movie. This movie is superb in every way.

[@chloevandenhende1467]

As an animation student, I’m so excited for this video!! People often forget that animation films (3D, 2D, stop motion, …) have equally as technical made! And worth to analyse and discover! Thank you!

[@soulEater00112]

I missed you Spikima Movies

[@TheOddWorldOfJonas]

I missed you

[@williamthegeckowallace3573]

Real

[@manman4711]

I didn’t

[@StrawberryRinae]

I’m so surprised you had gone so long without seeing Coraline! It’s been one of my favorite movies since I was a kid. This analysis of it is incredible!

[@fromcodex]

I was born in 97’ but I still never got around to seeing Coraline as a kid in 09’. I saw your community post and saw this for the first time a couple days ago and man what a great experience it was. Thank you for the recommendation 🙏

[@Boba_bat]

I saw coralline when I was two and it’s been my favorite movie ever since

[@inplane9970]

I honestly never caught onto the directors using the Rule of 3s to create memorable impressions for the visuals. Such a subtle but effective way of subconscious manipulation that viewers wouldn't recognize.

[@theplatitudefromouterspace]

I actually heard Henry Sellick is doing a spiritual sequel set in the same universe, based on another story by Gaiman.

[@nicolle2126]

woah i didnt know that :0 the only other kids story i know by gaiman that could possibly get an adaptation is maybe The Graveyard Book

[@emeowlyclaire]

Ahh I really hope it’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane

[@sydposting]

@@emeowlyclaire I've got good news for you, friend.

[@coolbeans5911]

I remember he wanted to do an adaptation of Graveyard Book years ago but i could be misremembering. I really hope he does as it would really translate perfectly in a stop motion film, especially Laika's style

[@melodi996]

Wow, I don't know anything about the original story author, so knowing there're more cool stories in that universe and that one is going to be filmed is amazing!

[@thatonepersonuh]

I have never paid attention to the close details. I mean I paid attention to the hand in the lightning scene, or the tomato sauce on the dad shirts, but just purely camera angles, editing, visual representation and colours this movie is truly something else.

[@ventusthekey5187]

I remember watching this with my dad and sister in theaters. My sister got so scared she cried, but I jad a great time all the way through. That elivated it to one of my favorites cause nothing scared her as a kid.

[@DeathnoteBB]

Omg my family’s movie like that was Monster House. I felt bad for my sister cause she was scared but I loved it

[@mossybeewasteland]

i think it was cinema therapy who said this that I agree with where coraline is a cautionary tale of trusting things or people that seem too perfect. like if something or someone seems too good to be true, it most likely is. or it could even be about abusers where no matter who the abuser is in your life; family member, friend, partner, etc. They constantly butter you up and shower you with love to make you trust them and never ask for anything in return. But there will always come a time where they will ask you to do something you're not comfortable with or goes against your morals, and uses the excuse of, "i did all of this stuff for you so why can't you do this one thing for me?" and manipulate others with that.

[@karenroque3583]

I love how the title you chose for this video alludes to both the hidden visual details in the movie as well as the hidden words that you occasionally embed into the film clips you used to emphasize your point. Fantastic editing! I usually listen to video essays as a background for doing something else but this is one of the few times I actually sat and WATCHED what someone was talking about. New sub!

[@dmitry3290]

I've been fan of Coraline for 15 years. This video essay made clear why is it favourite of mine. Thank you!

[@odeio_milho]

Henry Selick is very underrated as a director! Kubo and the Two Strings is understandably some people's pick for the best Laika film, but i believe Selick's more precise directing and understanding of the visual language elevates the story they're telling a bit more.

[@samwallaceart288]

I put _Coraline_ and _Wendyll and Wylde_ above _Kubo._

[@terryflynn6927]

I've seen just about every Laika movie including Kubo, and I agree. Not a moment is wasted and every visual element is precisely chosen. It definitely has an emotional heart, but it doesn't over indulge in cheap sentimentality. I also think it's Selick's best film.

[@terryflynn6927]

​@@samwallaceart288I agree though I put Coraline above Wendell and Wylde. And above Nightmare Before Christmas, for that matter.

[@samwallaceart288]

@@terryflynn6927 Yeah I rank Coraline 1st for sure

[@masonfason8925]

so good! the director has stated that this is one of those films where almost everything is metaphorically significant

[@Hoots_Maguire]

Excellent, you could do a very similar analysis of Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio which really hasn't received the recognition it deserves, not being seen as anything but a kids' movie too complex for kids, when in fact it's really a film for adults about how to treat kids (as nearly every del Toro film is).

[@jeniferjoseph9200]

What do you mean it hasn’t gotten accolades? It won best animated feature the year it came out

[@samwallaceart288]

_Coraline_ and Del Toro's _Pan's Labyrinth_ occupy adjacent spots in my brain. Kids need their own brand of horror

[@mochaismilk]

This video was so well edited, it fit the vibe of the movie perfectly. I love the way you made the text and transitions blend in seamlessly with the video. 10/10 analysis, will subscribe.

[@mercuryvenus1949]

Thank you so much for reviewing this film! I love Coraline, and I appreciate your breakdowns so much every time they come up ❤️

[@yazmintweety9870]

this is the first video I’ve seen from you and your editing style is SOMETHING ELSE!!! congrats on your great work, i am now a new subscriber!!!

[@shenloken2]

Like a horror film….wait. Coraline WASN’T a horror film!?! 😳

[@reihino6347]

No, it’s a dark fantasy children’s movie 😭 thing is so many kids were so scared of it they would stop part way.

[@michiscute777]

watching this movie as a child for sure was one hell of a ride lmaoooo

[@Cookiedoggy3545]

Idk why but one of my favorite parts of the movie is this 0:11

[@AvianMusicEU]

This has to be one of the best crafted videos I've seen in a long time! Earned a sub!

[@axis8396]

It's a really beautiful movie with tons of interesting details, the other father's song for example. I randomly got recommended videos about it a while back and between the subtext and little details scattered about it's become a favorite of mine

[@OddlyFamiliarStranger]

This is officially the 20th coraline review I’ve seen in the span of 2 months

[@austins.2495]

I love Coraline, and analyzing the film in this way allows me to appreciate it even more! Great video 👍 thank you

[@magicman205]

15 years later and I'm still finding new things in this movie....

[@scerenidee]

Life had become busy for me hence, this is the first video of yours I have watched in 2-3 years(? and I got to say, I am reallllly impressed with how much you have improved the quality of the visuals. Keep up the hard work!

[@travisbicklejr]

Thank you for giving Coraline some love!

[@evanrodarte4290]

Might staging Coraline on the right have been due to her blue hair, in consideration of the 3d stereoscopics using blue as the right lens? I'm not familiar with the tech, but that was the first connection that came to mind.

[@misty1985]

i stop everything i was doing to watch the video, i also fell in love with stop motion animation with coraline, probably my favorite animated film❤❤❤ thank you spikima!!! i would love more stop motion movies on your channel :)❤

[@taylorparis7228]

I love LOVE Coraline theories because they can be pulled from both the movie, and the book. The movie is better imo, but the book can be creepier. Worth the read.

[@anyaaa2801]

I should definitely buy the book then

[@jednakniezofia]

i’m not even halfway through this video but i love everything about it!! the way your observations are so spot on, the editing especially the 3:32 ????? oh my god that was amazing. keep it up. gonna watch the rest of it now

[@viljamtheninja]

I LOVE this movie! So glad you made a video on it. Haven't seen this in ages, think it's about time to rewatch it this weekend.

[@maxmusic5380]

I will never not be amazed by how elaborate it is to work on these

[@marianabellico6642]

I remember watching Coraline as a teen and being genuinely scared hahah I always come back to it and watch, it is such a good watch. I've watch a fair few videos breaking down the movie but not like you've done it, it was quite interesting and I did really enjoy it. Laika is releasing a remastered version in 3D in August, def keen to see how what that's going to look like

[@ppbrain2328]

If you're looking for animated horror -mad god, stopmotion trippy horror, genuinely horrific visuals -the house, 3 stories of stopmotion interpretations of the idea of a house -unicorn wars, spanish anti war movie about two brothers and their army traumas, 2D -angels egg, japanese 2D post apocalyptic story, really focuses on its atmosphere -9, 3D, also mid apoloclytic about sentient puppets and the terror of being small -perfect blue, 2D japanese film about an idol going into acting, dealing with a stalker, and the seperation of her identity. The direct inspiration for black swan -the wolf house, chilean fairy tale of a mother who traps her children in their house, stopmotion and uses the media of stopmotion really well

[@mj-sw2nh]

This comment is so completely underrated I’ve only seen the house (I couldn’t sleep for days after) and 9 (the robot cat thing still gives me nightmares) But I’d love to see the rest of these!!!

[@ppbrain2328]

@@mj-sw2nh I would reccomend you start with mad god or unicorn wars then! But I will warn the themes shown are a lot more explicit and it may be good to look at trigger warnings beforehand. If I really had to choose one it would be unicorn wars. The visuals may be off-putting for what they are displaying, but I really think it takes advantage of the medium. The best word I would choose to describe it as is heartbreaking. To my knowledge it does not have an English dub but it does have subtitles in many languages!

[@mj-sw2nh]

@@ppbrain2328 I have actually heard about unicorn wars! I haven’t watched it first hand but I did see a long form video talking about the series! From what I’ve seen it’s animated beautifully, but good god the gore!!!!!! I’ll watch it through my fingers but I’ll still appreciate the art and message! (I love animated horror content sm) thank you again!!!

[@IsabellaBabb-do1xo]

I’d also recommend bird boy

[@Sirene1134]

im so glad you got to enjoy this movie and spread your love via a video. I've seen this movie so many times but still found out i missed details with your analysis. can't wait to go back in with a more critical eye next time

[@BunnarooPNG]

This is the first of your videos I've watched and I love your story telling and narration. Definitely gonna be back for more ❤

[@MilesGill-l6u]

This is probably one, if not the best video on coraline i've seen. Also I love the editing in this video!

[@PyxeledGenesis]

Animation as a medium is one that requires a lot of love, but stop motion.. That's passion. Months or years of work for only a few frames or scenes. You have to have love for the story you're telling.

[@Oona_Mae]

Ah, my favorite movie commentator. Welcome back!

[@nicolaimarquez2211]

2:50 Honestly, I always thought the closing of the Well was a nod to The Ring, lol. Feels like something this movie would do. That silly theory of mine aside, God, this was an amazing video, dude. I love Coraline so much. I always say to my friends it is my favorite Horror film, and while most of them laugh, I can't deny that this thing creeps me out more than most live-action horror movies. And it's also got a damn fine story, characters and wonderful directing, which is also something most horror films don't have. Just a Masterpiece all around. Thanks for making a video about the cinematic techniques used in it. While the movie is really talked about, people really almost never mention the greatness of the craft of it

[@JRay-iy4vc]

Dude you have some of the best video editing.😁

[@armandoparra486]

9:45 sweet the light is out and the rectagle changes to a transparent color, amazing video

[@MeonLights]

Oh I am SO happy you are diving into stop motion! Some recommendations: The Nightmare before Christmas (obv), Paranorman, Kubo and the Two Strings (less Horror but still amazing), The House (2022), La Casa Lobo (Wolf House) Claymation but still Stop Motion!, Mad God Never saw Coraline as a kid but child-friendly claymation and my mom's friend who showed me Nightmare before Christmas got me really into stop-motion animation. It's a beautiful and incredible medium. I hope you have many happy experiences with it!

[@_elevenofspades]

You talking about Coraline feels SO RIGHT, oh yes 👏👏

[@lineawinther3383]

OH MY GOD. I have seen my fair share of coraline videos but this was by far the most amazing. Thankyou blessed for you page for brining me to this creator🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@gabriellaberman]

i firmly believe this is the movie that made me get over so many deep fears. i was terrified of everything as a kid and had to leave so many movies early. i was 9 when this came out and straight away, i was so enamoured with it. i saw it three times in the cinema. i’m now a huge horror movie fan

[@blushslice]

My family all went to see Taken, for some reason, and I refused and went to see Coraline by myself and was alone in the theatre .. it was the best way to watch and I’m forever grateful for this movie ❤

[@nigelpierre1991]

I'm a 38-year-old youth director, and my female students wanted to see this in 3D. We went yesterday, and I thought it was one of the weirdest and scariest movies I had ever seen. My students were laughing with joy afterward, while I was trembling with fear. Animation was great; old mother scared the heck out of me.

[@havel_mische]

Thank you for making this kind of content. Your videos helped me develop a deeper understandig for storylines and the importance of shot composition. In German: Schön, dass es dich gibt!

[@redlox2]

I just watched Coraline in theatres for the first time today! It was a 15th anniversary viewing in 3D! It was so good! I have watched it several times in streaming and I gotta say it’s a total different experience watching it in theatre!

[@chanmi__rec]

1:06 맞아요, 신기하게도 스톱모션 애니메이션은 기존의 애니메이션과 차별점이 있는거같아요. 스톱모션은 실험애니메이션 중 하나로 분류되어있지만 대중들이 느끼기에는 아예 하나의 장르로 보고 있다고 느껴집니다. 제 교수님중에 Killer Klowns를 만든 Stephen Chiodo라는 연출자가 계신데, 스톱모션은 ‘실사’에 가까운 영화장르이며 기존의 애니메이션과 그 매력도가 판이하게 다르다라고 항상 얘기하십니다ㅎㅎ 스톱모션의 제작과정은 어떤 재료를 사용하던, 어떤 카메라 앵글을 잡던 사람이 실질적으로 세트장에서 애니메이팅하는 과정이 모두 ‘진짜’이기 때문에 실사에 가깝고 이 사실만으로도 굉장한 프라이드를 강조하시더라구요:-) 코렐라인 해석영상이 많은데 스피키마님 버전도 너무너무 궁금하네요!! 재밌게 보겠습니다👍🏻

[@Munz_is_at_your_house]

I love how calming this movie is compared to modern kid movies. Kids movies now is fast movement, bright colors, loud noises. But this is more slower, more patient yet perfect

[@Silentkittey]

I’ve watched this film before the cult following and it being unliked for so long. Then I learned people on KZbin were doing hard core theories surrounding the entire film. I noticed with a lot of theories that nearly every single character in the film could have been Coralline’s enemy. The Beldam’s henchmen. And I always felt the film always felt like a horror but making sure it wasn’t obvious. Really enjoyed this video explaining in great detail how I already felt about the angles but no one to talk further about it since no one around me cared :’)

[@milo_thatch_incarnate]

Wow, I have loved and watched this movie for several years now, and I don’t know how I never noticed the rule of three in this movie or the way the well mimics the tunnel! You have some really great insights.

[@spectrophobic]

my favourite movie finally analyzed by my fav movie analyzer aaa

[@santi-yj9ld]

this video is so beautifully crafted thank u so much for this

[@cgmanning]

I've watched this movie so many times. It's one of my favourite movies of all time, yet I had never thought about any of these details.

[@Paulog2003]

I adore this guys way of analysis, super interesting and unique , probs one of the best movie analysis channels ever.

[@stellamariefanboy.6768]

Laika is heavily underrated despite the success of Coraline. I’d recommend supporting them and watching other claymations films they did because the quality… they continue to innovate stop motion and push it to its limit in every movie.. they need to be talked about more. Some movies are better than others but it’s still good.

[@kingofallpie]

I'm a simple man. I see a Spikima upload, I stop and watch

[@bigshlime]

This is such a great video, I’ve never heard any of the things you pointed out being talked about

[@lefish5277]

I’ve loved Coraline since it came out and could watch it on loop

[@chrisfratz]

The 3D in this movie is amazing. I had to grab the 3D blu-ray myself. But I still went to see it in the theater in August when it was re-released.

[@happyllama1160]

Awesome video! In the UK the fim’s back in the cinemas from the 18th of August, both 3d and 2d!

[@connorgrissett972]

I got to see a lot of the dolls and sets from Coraline and a bunch of the other laika films a few months ago. The attention to detail in each of the sets is absolutely mind blowing. And we got a small tease for the next movie they’re making, super exciting stuff.

[@corpse.bridee]

Stop motion movies are so underrated

[@dighad3824]

we need your top 10 horror movies

[@violinplayer5043]

5:54 4 plates, 3 candles, 2 buttons, 1 Coraline >_

[@SeanCob]

I love your analysis in this movie and any other. ❤❤Keep it up.

[@meuchanx9581]

I see Coraline I click 🗣 good video, this is my favorite movie of all time I even got it tattooed lol

[@gingersnap5961]

My mom took me and my sisters to see this movie when it first came out. I loved it but my older sister was scared of the other mother. 15 years later and it’s still in my watch list

[@sillyvance2202]

Your channel is so freakin great man ❤ such a wonderful breakdown...

[@itsmaxmint]

Right here at the legendary 420k subscriber mark to your channel! :D Good video as always. I most likely have to revisit coraline cause as a child it scared the shit out of me.

[@KeatonLuis]

This is such a fantastic video! I just found your channel right now

[@roy991010]

this state-of-the-art overthinking video essay is exactly what i hate about film geeks and buffs. you're taking the magic out of it!

[@MamaBoff]

LAIKA has made almost all of my favourite films. They do amazing work.

[@hanbunz]

Loved this analysis 💛 I'll be on the lookout for the Dutch angles next time 😉

[@thesalvadorianwarrior798]

Reminder: This film returns to theaters August 15th. I haven’t seen this movie in 10 years. I watched it because my sister wanted to watch, we both loved it. I just never thought of it as a horror film, for kids. I should definitely rewatch this movie.

[@expiredlemons]

your videos are sooooo good😭😭

[@김대웅-k1c]

항상 좋은 영상 감사합니다 :)

[@fiona_137_mullican]

This is such a well made video.

[@forestgoblin1368]

My first experience watching coralline was when I was 4… that gave me reoccurring nightmares and I stayed away from it until I was 12. Then I became obsessed with it

[@nicklasveva]

There's just something magical about stop motion. Just like analogue film. It feels real, because it is.

[@kin.g-yawna]

I loooove the editing

[@eggarts9562]

My local cinema is doing an anniversary showing of Coraline. Me and my friend are going to see it I’m so excited, I’ve only seen a bad quality pirated copy and I can’t wait to see it in 3D as it was intended

[@no5tylist-b7k]

You're really helping me through University Spikima

[@heyheyitsjae2475]

10:43 Hits a little different having just finished supper while watching this video

[@musingsofamaiden]

Ive been thinking abt coraline a lot recently!!! awesome video

[@laurenm3148]

EXCELLENT analysis!

[@SnkrAlchemist]

Fun little fact for you. Each Laika film has a Nike shoe for it. The CEO of Laika Is Phil Knight's son. The shoe for this movie was never sold and it was only given away via a twitter raffle link that was at the end of the credits. There are a little over 1000 pairs out there. The extra few pairs are special boxes that come with actual movie props that are on the shoe. 5 of them are numbered wooden boxes and I have seen 1 on the market ever. I own two pairs of the shoe because this is my favorite Laika film and I also am a huge enjoyer of stop motion. I wear one and the other I just keep on ice. The model is a Dunk if you want to look it up.