10 Melodramas Where Love Conquers All

Description: A surreal and dark reimagining of the "Little Red Riding Hood" tale, where a young girl dreams of a world where wolves and men are interchangeable, exploring themes of beauty, danger, and transformation.

Fact: The film features a young Angela Lansbury in a supporting role.

Description: Tim Burton's gothic fairy tale about Edward, an artificial man with scissors for hands, who is taken in by a suburban family. His unique appearance and gentle soul win over the heart of the daughter, Kim, in a story of acceptance and love.

Fact: Johnny Depp, who played Edward, was so committed to the role that he stayed in character even off-set.

Description: Disney's animated adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel, where Quasimodo, the bell-ringer of Notre Dame, falls in love with the beautiful Esmeralda, who teaches him about true beauty and acceptance.

Fact: The film was initially conceived as a much darker story, but Disney decided to tone it down for a younger audience.

Description: While not a traditional "beauty and the beast" tale, Shrek, an ogre, rescues Princess Fiona, who hides a secret about her own appearance. Their journey together redefines what beauty and love truly mean.

Fact: The film was the first to win an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Description: Based on the classic novel, this film adaptation follows Christine Daaé, a young singer, who becomes the obsession of a disfigured musical genius known as the Phantom. Their relationship explores themes of beauty, love, and the masks we wear.

Fact: The film's production was the most expensive independent British film ever made at the time, costing over $70 million.

Description: A modern retelling where a vain, narcissistic young man is cursed to live as a beast unless he can find true love. His journey to redemption and love is both heartwarming and thought-provoking.

Fact: The film was inspired by Alex Flinn's novel of the same name, which itself was a modern take on the classic fairy tale.

Description: A live-action adaptation of Disney's animated classic, this film follows Belle, a bright, beautiful, and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite his exterior, Belle finds the kind heart of the prince trapped inside the beast.

Fact: Emma Watson, who played Belle, learned to ride a horse for the film, and the film's production required over 1,500 costumes.

Description: Set in 1962 Baltimore, this film tells the story of Elisa, a mute janitor, who forms a unique bond with an amphibious creature held in captivity. Their connection transcends species, showcasing the beauty of love in its purest form.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture, and the creature was designed by the legendary makeup artist, Doug Jones.

Description: A French film where a young woman agrees to live with a beast in exchange for her father's freedom. Over time, she learns to see beyond his monstrous exterior to the kind soul within.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use animatronics for the beast's appearance.

Description: This animated film follows a princess who must break a spell that has turned her prince into a beast. Their journey together teaches them about the power of love and inner beauty.

Fact: The film was one of the last traditional hand-drawn animated features by a major studio before the shift to CGI.