Fantasy Films About Poachers

Description: This animated film tells the story of a unicorn who leaves her forest to find others of her kind, encountering poachers who seek to capture her for their own gain.

Fact: The film features voices by Mia Farrow, Jeff Bridges, and Alan Arkin, and its soundtrack includes a song by America.

Description: While not about poaching per se, the film includes scenes where characters hunt for the magical water of life, which can be interpreted as a form of poaching in the fantastical realm of Fantasia.

Fact: The film was shot in Germany, and the iconic flying Luck Dragon, Falkor, was a massive animatronic puppet.

Description: In this beloved fantasy, the character of Vizzini hires Inigo Montoya and Fezzik to kidnap Buttercup, which can be seen as a form of poaching human lives for ransom or gain.

Fact: The film has gained a cult following, and its script is often praised for its wit and memorable lines.

Description: The film includes scenes where the heroes hunt for food and encounter creatures, reflecting on the survival tactics in a fantasy world where poaching might be necessary for survival.

Fact: George Lucas wrote the story, and it was meant to be a fantasy epic in the vein of "Star Wars."

Description: While not explicitly about poaching, the White Witch's army hunts for Narnians, and the children hunt for food, reflecting on the themes of survival and the ethics of hunting in a magical world.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, using many of the same locations as "The Lord of the Rings."

Description: While not explicitly about poaching, John Carter's adventures on Mars include encounters with Tharks, who hunt for survival, reflecting on the ethics of hunting in an alien environment.

Fact: This film was based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' "A Princess of Mars," and its production cost was one of the highest at the time, leading to significant financial losses.

Description: While not directly about poaching, the film includes scenes where the dwarves hunt for food in Mirkwood, and the spiders of Mirkwood are hunted by the Elves, reflecting on the natural order and survival in Middle-earth.

Fact: The film was shot at 48 frames per second, which was controversial for its hyper-realistic look.

Description: This prequel to "Snow White and the Huntsman" focuses on the Huntsman's backstory, where he is tasked with hunting magical creatures, including a golden stag, for the evil Queen Ravenna. It's a tale of redemption and the consequences of poaching in a magical realm.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a direct sequel but was rewritten as a prequel. The visual effects for the magical creatures were created by the same team behind "Harry Potter."

Description: In this Jim Henson classic, the Skeksis hunt for the essence of Gelflings, which can be seen as a form of poaching for magical power. The film explores themes of exploitation and the quest for balance.

Fact: The film used no CGI; all creatures were created using animatronics, puppetry, and practical effects.

Description: This animated film includes scenes where the young monk Brendan encounters the forest and its creatures, which can be interpreted as a form of poaching for knowledge or survival.

Fact: The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, and its art style is inspired by Celtic art and illuminated manuscripts.