Fantasy Films Where Attics Hold Secrets

Description: Bastian escapes into the attic of his school to read a magical book that transports him into the world of Fantasia, where he becomes part of the story.

Fact: The film's iconic theme song was performed by Limahl, and the movie was one of the first to use extensive computer-generated imagery for its fantasy sequences.

Description: A young boy and his grandmother hide from witches in a hotel, where the attic becomes a place of refuge and discovery.

Fact: The film features Anjelica Huston as the Grand High Witch, and the special effects for her transformation were groundbreaking at the time.

Description: Although not directly about an attic, Harry Potter's journey begins in a cupboard under the stairs, which can be seen as a metaphor for an attic, leading him to discover his magical heritage.

Fact: The film's set for Hogwarts was so large that it took up 17 soundstages at Leavesden Studios. The train used in the film, the Hogwarts Express, is actually a real steam locomotive, the GWR 4900 Class 5972 Olton Hall.

Description: Coraline finds a hidden door in her new home's attic that leads to a parallel world where everything seems perfect, but hides a dark secret.

Fact: The film was the first ever to be released in stereoscopic 3D using the RealD technology. The stop-motion animation required over 1,300 faces for the main character, Coraline, to capture all her expressions.

Description: Four siblings stumble upon a magical world through a wardrobe in their uncle's attic, leading them into the enchanting land of Narnia where they must help defeat the White Witch.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, the same location used for the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. The wardrobe used in the film was designed to be larger on the inside, mimicking the TARDIS from "Doctor Who."

Description: Two children create an imaginary kingdom in the woods, accessible through a rope swing in an old barn, which could be seen as an attic-like space.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, and the rope swing used in the movie was actually quite dangerous, requiring the children to be harnessed for safety.

Description: The Grace children move into the Spiderwick Estate and find a hidden attic room containing a magical guidebook that leads them into a world of fairies and goblins.

Fact: The film was shot in Montreal, Canada, and the CGI creatures were created by the same company that worked on "The Lord of the Rings."

Description: While not directly about an attic, Arrietty, a tiny Borrower, lives under the floorboards of a house, which can be considered akin to an attic space, where she encounters a human boy.

Fact: The film is based on the book "The Borrowers" by Mary Norton. Studio Ghibli, known for its meticulous attention to detail, created an entire miniature world for the Borrowers, including tiny, functional household items.

Description: Lewis moves into his uncle's mysterious house where he discovers magical secrets, including a clock hidden in the walls that could end the world.

Fact: The film is based on the book by John Bellairs, and the house itself was a character in the story, with its own personality and secrets.

Description: A young princess discovers a magical kingdom through a portal in her attic, leading to adventures and the quest to save her kingdom.

Fact: This film is a lesser-known gem, featuring a blend of live-action and animation, showcasing the attic as a gateway to a vibrant, magical world.