Top 10 Fantasy Films Set in Victorian England

Description: This adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel brings to life the magical transformation of a neglected garden, set in the Victorian era, with elements of fantasy and healing.

Fact: The film was shot at Allerton Castle in Yorkshire, England, which provided the perfect backdrop for the story's setting.

Description: This film delves into the dark underbelly of Victorian London, where Inspector Abberline uses his psychic abilities to track down Jack the Ripper. The blend of historical fiction with supernatural elements makes it a fitting entry in this list.

Fact: The film is based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell, and Johnny Depp's portrayal of Abberline was inspired by Sherlock Holmes.

Description: This film brings together iconic literary characters from the Victorian era, like Allan Quatermain and Dr. Jekyll, into a team to combat a common threat, blending historical fiction with fantasy.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be the first in a series, but due to mixed reviews and box office performance, the franchise did not continue.

Description: While primarily a musical, this film's dark fantasy elements, set in Victorian London, revolve around a barber seeking revenge, with a touch of the macabre.

Fact: Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter performed their own singing in the film, which was directed by Tim Burton.

Description: This film explores the rivalry between two magicians in Victorian London, with elements of science fiction and fantasy, particularly in the portrayal of magic tricks.

Fact: The film was inspired by a novel by Christopher Priest, and it features a real-life Nikola Tesla as a character, portrayed by David Bowie.

Description: Set in the late Victorian era, this film follows Lawrence Talbot as he returns to his ancestral home and becomes cursed with lycanthropy, blending horror with fantasy.

Fact: The film was a remake of the 1941 classic, and it used practical effects for the werewolf transformation scenes.

Description: Terry Gilliam's film features a fantastical journey through the mind of Doctor Parnassus, set against the backdrop of Victorian London, where imagination and reality blur.

Fact: After Heath Ledger's untimely death, his role was completed by Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell, each playing different versions of his character.

Description: This film, inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann's story, transports viewers to a magical world with a Victorian twist, where Clara embarks on a quest to unlock a mysterious gift.

Fact: The film features a blend of live-action and CGI, with sets inspired by Victorian-era designs and architecture.

Description: A modern adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic tale, this film explores the themes of beauty, morality, and the supernatural in Victorian England, where Dorian Gray's portrait ages while he remains eternally young.

Fact: The film was shot in several historic locations in London, including the Royal Naval College in Greenwich, to capture the Victorian atmosphere.

Description: While not strictly Victorian, the film's time loop setting in the 1940s evokes the Victorian aesthetic, with children possessing extraordinary abilities in a fantastical world.

Fact: Tim Burton directed this adaptation of Ransom Riggs' novel, known for its unique use of vintage photographs.