Fantasy Films with Attics: A Magical Collection

Description: While not an attic per se, the Grand High Witch's hotel room serves as a secretive space where magic and mischief are planned.

Fact: Anjelica Huston's performance as the Grand High Witch was so convincing that she scared many children on set.

Description: The Clock family, tiny people living in the walls and attic of a house, embark on an adventure when their home is threatened.

Fact: The film's set was built to scale, allowing the actors to interact with oversized props.

Description: While not strictly an attic, the room under the stairs where Harry lives before his magical journey begins, serves a similar purpose, leading him into a world of wizardry and wonder.

Fact: The film's set for Hogwarts was so detailed that it included a fully functioning Great Hall, which was used for many scenes.

Description: Coraline discovers a hidden door in her new home's attic, leading to an alternate world where everything seems perfect, but hides a dark secret.

Fact: The film was the first stop-motion animated feature to be shot entirely in 3D.

Description: This film kicks off the magical journey through an attic wardrobe into the enchanting world of Narnia, where four siblings discover a land filled with mythical creatures and epic battles.

Fact: The film's wardrobe was designed to look like an ordinary piece of furniture, but it was actually a complex prop with hidden compartments for the actors to enter and exit.

Description: In this adaptation of "The Little White Horse," Maria Merryweather finds a mysterious book in her uncle's attic that leads her on a magical adventure.

Fact: The film was shot in Hungary, with many scenes filmed in the stunning Buda Castle.

Description: The Grace children uncover a field guide to magical creatures in their great-aunt's attic, leading them into a world of fairies, goblins, and ogres.

Fact: The film's special effects were created by the same company that worked on "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Description: Lewis Barnavelt moves into his uncle's old mansion where he discovers a magical world in the attic, filled with spells and a mysterious clock.

Fact: The film features Jack Black and Cate Blanchett, bringing a whimsical charm to the story.

Description: Although not directly involving an attic, the film's setting of a mystical world with hidden chambers and secrets mirrors the attic's role in fantasy narratives.

Fact: The film was a pioneering work in puppetry and animatronics, with Jim Henson's Creature Shop creating all the creatures.

Description: A young princess discovers a magical kingdom in her attic, where she must save her family and her kingdom from an evil sorcerer.

Fact: This lesser-known film was produced by a small studio known for its unique storytelling and beautiful animation.