100+ Movies like Corpse Bride
Frankenstein Day of the Beast
Both "Corpse Bride" and "Frankenstein Day of the Beast" involve a bride who is deceased or supernatural, disrupting the wedding plans of the living protagonists. In "Corpse Bride", Victor accidentally marries the undead Emily, while in "Frankenstein Day of the Beast", a monstrous creature stalks Victor and Elizabeth on their wedding day. The films explore themes of life, death, and the consequences of disturbing the natural order. They feature gothic, macabre elements with a touch of dark humor. The central conflict arises from the living groom's entanglement with a supernatural bride figure, leading to peril and a climactic confrontation to resolve the situation.
The Invitation
Both "The Invitation" and "Corpse Bride" involve a central character who becomes entangled in a supernatural world involving the undead. In "Corpse Bride", Victor accidentally proposes to a deceased bride named Emily and is taken to the Land of the Dead, while in "The Invitation", Evie is lured to a manor where she discovers her hosts are vampires who intend to make her the bride of Dracula. The stories follow the protagonists navigating these otherworldly realms and their relationships with the undead characters, with elements of romance, betrayal, and ultimately breaking free from the supernatural forces. Both films blend gothic horror elements with dark humor and visually striking fantasy worlds. The core narrative arcs revolve around the living protagonists becoming ensnared in the undead realms against their will, only to eventually escape and return to the world of the living.
Without Words
Both "Corpse Bride" and "Without Words" revolve around a central romance between a living person and a deceased partner. In "Corpse Bride", Victor accidentally becomes engaged to a murdered bride named Emily from the underworld, while in "Without Words", Snow dies before her wedding but is granted a temporary return to life to marry Kit. The stories explore the boundaries between life and death, with the living protagonists navigating the supernatural realms of the deceased. A key plot point is the living partner being torn between their love for the deceased and their desire to return to the living world. Ultimately, the deceased partners selflessly release their living loves to continue their mortal lives, sacrificing their own desires. The movies share themes of love transcending death and the power of letting go.
Dark Shadows
Both "Dark Shadows" and "Corpse Bride" involve a central male character becoming entangled with a supernatural female entity from the afterlife. In "Corpse Bride", Victor accidentally proposes to the undead Emily, while in "Dark Shadows", the vampire Barnabas falls for the living Victoria who has a connection to his past love Josette. The stories explore the conflict between the living and the dead, with the male protagonists torn between their mortal love interests and the otherworldly women. Themes of curses, witchcraft, and the undead are prominent in both films. The climax involves a confrontation with an antagonistic witch figure (Emily's murderer in "Corpse Bride", Angelique in "Dark Shadows") who seeks to keep the male lead trapped in the supernatural realm. Ultimately, the resolution allows the living protagonists to be together while the undead characters find peace.
Dracula
Both "Corpse Bride" and "Dracula" involve a central character becoming entangled with a supernatural being from the realm of the dead - Victor with the undead bride Emily, and Arthur with the vampire Count Dracula. The stories explore themes of love transcending life and death, with the living protagonists forming bonds with their undead counterparts. There are parallels in the betrayal felt by Emily and Lucy when their living loves become enamored with another. The movies also depict the undead characters as initially menacing but ultimately reveal their more sympathetic sides. Additionally, both films climax with a confrontation against a truly villainous character - Lord Barkis in "Corpse Bride" and the Brotherhood in "Dracula" - who exploit the undead for their own gain.
Undertaking Betty
Both "Corpse Bride" and "Undertaking Betty" revolve around a central romantic relationship between a living person and a deceased individual. In "Corpse Bride", Victor accidentally becomes engaged to a murdered bride named Emily from the underworld, while in "Undertaking Betty", the undertaker Boris falls in love with the supposedly deceased Betty. The plots involve staging or faking death to allow the living and dead to be together, with the living protagonists entering the realm of the dead. There are also rival suitors who serve as antagonists, attempting to thwart the central romance. The stories explore themes of love transcending life and death, as well as the contrast between the vibrancy of the underworld and the drabness of the living world. Both films feature whimsical and supernatural elements surrounding death and the afterlife.
Wedding Daze
Both "Corpse Bride" and "Wedding Daze" revolve around an unexpected and unconventional marriage proposal that leads to a series of chaotic and supernatural events. In "Corpse Bride", Victor accidentally proposes to a deceased bride, Emily, while practicing his vows, leading him to the Land of the Dead. Similarly, in "Wedding Daze", Anderson impulsively proposes to a waitress, Katie, as a way to move on from his deceased fiancée, Vanessa. Both movies explore themes of love, loss, and the complexities of relationships, with the protagonists navigating the challenges of their unorthodox marital situations. The plots involve a clash between the living and the dead, as well as misunderstandings and obstacles that the characters must overcome to find true love and happiness. The movies share a whimsical and comedic tone, blending elements of fantasy and romance with humorous situations and characters.
The Scarecrow
Both "The Scarecrow" and "Corpse Bride" feature a central romance between a living person and an animated, non-living being. In "Corpse Bride", Victor accidentally proposes to a deceased bride named Emily, while in "The Scarecrow", the scarecrow comes to life and falls in love with the orphan Polly. The stories involve the living protagonists navigating the world of the dead/supernatural and grappling with their feelings for their undead romantic interests. There are antagonistic forces trying to keep the living and dead apart - Lord Barkis in "Corpse Bride" and Count Grisham in "The Scarecrow". Both films climax with the living protagonists choosing their mortal loves over the undead ones, allowing the supernatural beings to find peace. The themes of love transcending boundaries, dealing with loss, and the contrast between the vibrancy of the undead worlds and the drabness of the living worlds are central to both stories.
Dracula 3D
Both "Corpse Bride" and "Dracula 3D" involve a central male character becoming entangled with a supernatural female entity - Victor with the undead bride Emily, and Jonathan Harker with the vampire Tania. In both films, the male protagonist is engaged or married to another woman (Victoria and Mina, respectively) but finds himself drawn into the otherworldly realm of the supernatural female. The supernatural females, Emily and Tania, attempt to seduce and claim the male protagonists as their own, creating a love triangle conflict. The stories also involve themes of life and death, with the supernatural realms representing the afterlife. Ultimately, the male protagonists are able to break free from the supernatural females' hold and reunite with their mortal loves, though in "Dracula 3D" Dracula's spirit persists, hinting at a continued threat.
Ready or Not
Both "Ready or Not" and "Corpse Bride" involve a bride being thrust into a supernatural world on her wedding day. In "Corpse Bride", Victor accidentally marries a deceased bride named Emily and is taken to the Land of the Dead, while in "Ready or Not", Grace is forced to play a deadly game of hide-and-seek by her new husband's wealthy family. The brides, Emily and Grace, find themselves in perilous situations involving death and the supernatural, with Emily being a literal corpse bride and Grace having to evade being sacrificed by her in-laws. Both movies explore themes of marriage, family traditions, and the clash between the living and the dead. The protagonists, Victor and Grace, must navigate these strange and dangerous circumstances while trying to reunite with their true loves, Victoria and Alex respectively. Ultimately, the movies culminate in a confrontation with the antagonistic forces, with Emily freeing Victor and Grace surviving her in-laws' deadly game.