Previously I’ve written on what I consider to be the best scene in all of the Harry Potter films, the shadow play of the “Tale of Three Brothers.” It is based on the ancient art of shadow puppetry, and this post comes out of an article on the topic in the current issue of RUE MORGUE, Issue 201 July/August 2021. The article is titled “Shadow Show,” and it is written by Carly Maga. It takes as its starting place the use of shadow puppets as part of the new CANDYMAN film trailer. I’ve always found this form of storytelling and horror interesting, and a little creepy. This article discusses some of the reasons why. Whether in CANDYMAN or HARRY POTTER, or a form of it in the opening of BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA, shadow puppetry represents a form of storytelling that lends itself well to horror and the dark recesses of our mind. Check out RUE MORGUE for more.
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