Movies Similar to A Dark Fairy Tale

Le Nom de la Rose : Le Documentaire(2004)

A documentary on the genesis, writing, shooting and analysis of the film "The Name of the Rose".

Wicked Wishes: Making the Wishmaster(1997)

Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'(2005)

Gritty Melodrama: The Making of “Rust and Bone” by Jacques Audiard(2012)

A lengthy and detailed examination of the making of the 2012 film Rust and Bone, directed by Jacques Audiard and starring Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenaerts, with raw on-set footage, intimate details behind the technical aspects of the shoot including the extensive special effects, the process of shooting various scenes, the inherent challenges in making the movie, and more. The making of was an extra on the Blu-Ray.

The Real Glory: Reconstructing 'The Big Red One'(2005)

Documentary about the efforts to reconstruct Sam Fuller's The Big Red One closer to the film Fuller had originally envisioned.

Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III(2003)

A documentary about the third series of Red Dwarf (1989).

The Making of '8 Mile'(2003)

Director Curtis Hanson and star Eminem talk about their ideas and views on the film 8 Mile (2002).

30 Days in Hell: The Making of 'The Devil's Rejects'(2005)

An exhaustive, detailed documentary on the 30-day film shoot of "The Devil's Rejects"

Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'(2007)

A look at the unusual process used in the making of the film Shortbus (2006) featuring interviews, behind the scenes footage and clips from the feature film. Director John Cameron Mitchell starts with the concept of using real sex in a film with a positive message. The cast of unknowns is selected from homemade audition tapes and then a callback audition workshop. More acting workshops are used to develop the characters and script. The project overcomes a number of obstacles and the rest of the film's development is followed up until its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

Kill Shot: The Making of 'FD3'(2006)

Go behind the pre-production, production, and post-production process of making New Line Cinema's Final Destination 3, exploring the history of not only the film itself but of its filmmaking partners, Glen Morgan and James Wong, and gain insight on the production as a whole. Includes early development meetings, on-set action, interviews with cast and crew, visual effects development, test screening process as well as an elaborate ending re-shoot.

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th(2010)

A retrospective documentary about the groundbreaking horror series, Friday the 13th, featuring interviews with cast and crew from the twelve films spanning 3 decades.

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness(2022)

Join visionary director Sam Raimi and the cast of the film as they recount their experiences bringing Marvel’s darkest story to life. From world-building to universe-building, hear first hand accounts from the cast and crew on what it took to design, create and make each universe unique and believable.

Katy Perry: Making of the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show(2015)

A behind-the-scenes documentary pieced together from over 100 hours of footage showing not just the preparation that went into Katy Perry's Super Bowl performance but the nerve it took to pull off such a massive, career-defining performance.

Fresh Meat: The Wounds of 'Wrong Turn'(2004)

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Rob Schmidt's 'Wrong Turn'.

It’s a Mad Max World(2025)

Emerging from the depths of the film industry, the Mad Max saga became an instant cult classic after the release of the first film in 1979. These five critically acclaimed films have continued to captivate audiences. They shaped the identity of Australian cinema, launched a movie star – Mel Gibson – and propelled George Miller as one of the greatest directors of his generation. Above all, Mad Max has left an indelible mark on our collective unconscious, redefining our vision of the apocalypse and human civilization. This documentary tells the story of this phenomenon, from the small production of the first film to the monumental later installments, drawing on interviews and rare archives.

The Bond Sound: The Music of 007(2000)

Documentary discussing the many songs featured in the James Bond films

BTS World Tour: Love Yourself in New York(2019)

BTS perform their New York concert at Citi Field Stadium during their Love Yourself World Tour.

Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life(1981)

Former Disney child star Hayley Mills returns to the Walt Disney Studio for a look at the techniques of animated film production, with various veteran Disney animators illustrating said techniques.

Dream(1978)

In the spring and summer of 1977, the musical television film "Miracle Story" was filmed on Toomemäe in Tartu. Despite the fact that all the shots in the film are documentary, you may not see a documentary in "Dream". It is not a reportage about making a film, but rather a vision, an echo that has disappeared but has been.

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse(1991)

A chronicle of the production problems — including bad weather, actors' health, war near the filming locations, and more — which plagued the filming of Apocalypse Now, increasing costs and nearly destroying the life and career of Francis Ford Coppola.