some past fairy tale references that aren't as they seem!

ALICE

Video game
2000

One item that i remember seeing that has taken the concept of fairy tales and twisted it is a game called Alice.
you can view the wikipedia site about it here.
It's set in a time after the main character Alice (who is based on the character from Lewis Carrol's book but is not the same character. Same goes for all the other characters) lives through some tragic circumstances and is transported back to a wrapped, now crazed Wonderland.
It is very graphic and very violent.
I've never played it but have seen some footage from the game. It definately shares the same concept of taking a well loved story and changing it into something a "little" different.

Call Me When Your Sober
Music video by Evanescence
2006

If the video above doesn't work click here <<-- that is a link to the youtube video.
In this video, Amy (leader of the band Evanescence) plays a character based on the story Little red Riding Hood. She explained in a behind the scenes video that this was what they thought happened after the story is finished, however, instead of the Woodsman coming to the rescue and saving Little Red and her grandmother, Little Red actually run away with the Wolf.
I love the juxtaposition of this video between their song which has a strong rock ballad feel to it with the sweet and innocent story line but with a twist.
You really must watch the video shown above to understand what I have written.

Red Riding Hood

Film

2011

This is possibly not the most obscurer reference to a fairytale but it seems fitting to put this on my blog.

it's a re-make directed by Catherine Hardwick of the classic fairytale Little Red Riding Hood.

I haven't seen the film but i've heard mixed reviews and what i have seen from trailers and tv commercials/spots it look fairly different to the known and loved classic version.

in this version, RRH (Red Riding Hood) is told she must marry an upright, civilized, and well loved gentleman within her village/community to have her parents proud of her, however she falls for the rebellious boy or man who lives just outside the village. every year this village makes sacrifices to the wolf or wolf man so he would not destroy the village or harm anyone in the village, however something goes wrong and the wolf starts a string of attacks. it's a story that revolves around forbidden love, and community pride - sound familiar?)

like i said i haven't seen the film but i do want to see it (so please don't anyone tell me anything about this film) it looks interesting and hopefully i can use some of the concepts or colours or anything from the film and inspiration for my own work.

here is a trailer of the film found on youtube: