To be fair, Neil Gaiman isn’t the type to pull a JK Rowling as his books are pretty well-filled with diverse characters on many degrees. BUT- he has gone on to say he’s a super avid supporter of fanfiction and fan theories, so he does like to leave a little bit of room for things like that. Also, this was written as a children’s book that came out somewhere in the late 90’s to early 2000’s, so I don’t think he could have easily put elderly lesbians in there without losing the “for kids” label.

I mean,Wyborn is an appropriate name,because we don't know why he was born,so whyborn

2022 there making a sequal

maybe while living in the house with the other mother in that little door, and the other mother just intensified the neglect coralines parents showed, and once she pretty much defeated the other mother the dread and tension was lifted

There should be a sequel

The lightning in the shot of the rain appearing looks like the other mother's hand and I'm surprised I just noticed that

Wybie was supposedly created so Coraline had someone to talk to in some scenes, as she talks to herself in the book

Her parents were extremely busy, Coraline knew that. She still bughed them, cause that's what kids do. That's why they were irritated.

Did you really have to show a clip of twilight? The shit acting makes me want to do some major harm to my own body.

i literally could not watch this movie all the way through when i was a kid because it actually disturbed me to the point of tears

Considering the man's work, Neil Gaiman is the last person who would be "pulling a JK Rowling."

Wybie was put in the film so Coraline wouldn’t always talk to herself when she is outside.

"Her bright yellow raincoat..." Me: DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEEANSSSSS

Although some parts disturbing, the depiction of the “other world” in Coralline was exquisite. Making a remarkable and beautiful contrast between it and the real world, while integrating a hint of sublime uneasiness that tell the audience that something is very wrong below the surface. I think films like this are one form of “child friendly content”, in a way that they encourage younger audience some degree of awareness to the two-faced nature that is reality.

7:31 so u actually have love for thomas the E2 tank engine!

We read the book and watch the film in class and debated as to why Whyborn was there. The conclusion was, that he was supposed to be Coraline's inner monologue since we can't here her thoughts. Not a great reason, but it is A reason xD

The hand could’ve suffocated Coraline

Hey!! Does anyone know the name of the song that plays at 8:18? It’s incredibly familiar to me but I can’t put my finger on it

im way older then when i first saw this and it still creeps me out.....

My old vet used MSDOS for his database till at least 2005, and my doctor did the same thing only that one was virtual. Updating architecture can be a serious pain if it has been in use for a long time. And if there are no obvious flaws to them in the eyes of the user they wont be updated anytime soon.

I honestly thought this was one of the stupidest movies I've ever seen. Never gave it a second thought until now.

Doesn’t the UK and Europe in general teach you kids, that “body parts are just body parts” I understand she is an old lady and no wants to see that, but, there isn’t anything really explicit shown. Women wear revealing bath suits like that all the time, yeah it is a little gross, but old men in Europe are known for wearing speedos. Even Gordon Ramsey is show in an episode with a pool wearing one. Plus she is a clay animated fake figure. I just don’t see why his reaction is like they just showed her splaying her legs open like some disgusting old people porno. It was meant to be a funny sense like an obligatory fart joke to get giggles.

Nobody: the cat: I just can 😼

I was so obsessed with this movie and novel when it first came out - and I still love it. There were some behind the scenes that explain different aspects of the movie and differences compared to the novel, and Neil Gaiman said this: “[Wybie] is there, so you don’t have this little girl talking to herself,” Whether or not Wybie is a successful way to give Coraline a chance to express her character is up for debate, but I personally love him. I love both the novel as a great story and lesson, and the movie as a great adventure.

you had to pull that “mr. Stark, I don’t feel so good”... smh

To be fair, that is the exact thing you're supposed to use an Adder Stone for.

0:59 more like a funny face! LOL XD

3:31 and she was using a LAPTOP at the beginning when dad was using that frickin old computer

YEET

Wait.... How does the other mother eat children? Does she eat them the same way spiders do cause she is like a spider? Or is it more.... Violent?

Coraline 2 idea: Coraline figures out that she isn't safe and yhat she is still in other mother's world and other mother created world to Look like real world wibie helps her and meets real wibie and together with all of the characters they defeat other mother forever.

I took my sons to see this movie in the theater in 3-D. And it was SPECTACULAR!! The scenes with the tunnel to the other world, the needle poking through the buttons in the beginning, and many other scenes were mind-blowingly amazing in 3-D! I will never forget it.

Just because two characters of the same sex are close friends and live together doesn't mean that they have a romantic/sexual relationship. "Yes it does, you bigot!", that's the tumblr syndrome, the bullshit idea that there cannot be straight people being close friends.

When you said how do you think Wiborn reacted an ad popped up

Wybie was put in the movie to give Coraline someone to talk to so she wouldn't look crazy.

I notice now that the garden of real world look like the other mother wow

It's best viewed in it's original 3D production!

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They're not sisters?!?! Holy crap! I'm slow

Wybies neck is like: - Other mothers neck is like : I

Best use of a cat I've seen in ages.

The fact that Wybie exists is more so for a lore related reason, mainly to explain to explain the cat’s affection for him. The cat acts in a way where he actually tries to protect Wybie from the beldam because he’s actually a reincarnation of the first child to escape the dimension. That’s why Wybie and his grandmother’s backstory exists.

Heh, dude, you obviously don't know how a lot of older folk/creative types use antique electronics because they like it better or refuse to upgrade. Also, Wybourne is there to 1) have another kid 2) not have Coraline talking to herself like she did in the book. In a written medium that's fine. In a visual one, she'd look insane. Wybourne gets around that, plus gives some foreshadowing and plot exposition. Also, the parents. Let's see. They're moving, are under a lot of work related stress and Coraline is quite honestly being a brat. Gee, I wonder why they seem douchy? Maybe they have the flu? Plus from all the glimpses you see like photos and the like, they seem happy, so yeah, you're literally seeing them at their worst because of unique circumstances and when everything settles down, they go back to "normal" Also, the movie is from Coraline's PoV. Of course she sees her parents are overbearing and boring. What kid of her age doesn't at some point?

Me and my son enjoyed watching this movie.

i remember my former housemate's little brother and sister were absolutely TERRIFIED of this movie, so much so that i'd tease them by asking if they wanted to watch it when it was time for them to go to bed...looking back at it now, i feel like such a jerk XwX

So, something i've always thought about with the movie, but don't know if it's confirmed in the book, How long has the Beldam been doing this? I mean, Caroline is the 4th Kid in 2008-9 (Can't remember when this film came out), but how long is it between the Beldams kidnappings?

Haha he's dead now XD lol that part was funny

The "sisters" who are in a supposed relationship are references to the real life women of Grey Gardens. They are the cousins of Jacki Onassis Kennedy. They let their house go to ruins and they would eat cat food because they were so poor.

3:41 Are ya winnin' Dad?

"How Do You Think Wybie Reacts?" "I play baseball, but Vaping Made It Harder To Play."

I don't know if you notices, but he doll which is taken apart at the beginning of the film, is actually one of the ghosts. I think the twin.

3:45 The reason why the dad has a old computer was explained in a deleted scene, he just doesn’t wanna spend money on a new computer. He’s probably had that computer ever since he was a child

Cora lines ready she got her Joestar hat

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When you say "otherworld", I can't help but think of Silent Hill.

The atmosphere of this movie reminds me so much of little nightmares.

What happened to the insect like furniture once they got trapped in the Bedlam’s web thing were they set free were they stuck there forever Or did she cut the web thing and they fell into the white abyss of light😥

Haha, I like why born... alot.

So this is the movie that made the "Are ya' winning dad?

Actually if Spink and Forcible are a couple don’t you think they would be called Misses Spink and misses Forcible

How do you think Wyborne reacted? *An advertisement for students suddenly appears* Me: Probably not like that

i think the reason why her dad is using such an old computer, is to emphasize on how bland his job and her world is.

The mom was using a laptop in the beginning.

Neil Gaiman has always been known as a pro-LGBT writer so he definitely didn't pull a Rowling.

Wait the acrobats are lesbians?! WHAT! WAIT

I first saw this movie when I was all alone, and like 3. This thing traumatized me as a kid, I had nightmares for years. And because of that traumatization, I always feel uneasy watching stop motion. But all that said, I do think the film is good and if you wanna scare the crap out of a 3 year old, it's perfect.

A lot of the plot holes you described are actually theorized to be part of exposition or something bigger in the story,. My memories are kind of fuzzy right now, but checkot the core theory by the youtuber "Fangirl" for a really interesting take on those parts.

You judged this masterpiece way too harshly.

The two old woman could still be sisters. They might’ve just moved in together after both their husbands passed away instead of living in a retirement home or something (keeping their partners last names) Tbh I think it’s just up to what you think, and honestly it’s refreshing to have the option instead of it being forced down your throat.

1:48-1:55 I'm pretty sure that's the last face she made before she died. Like, she died screaming. Just saying.

I don't think they were pulling a JK...there are legit tropes and little calling cards in Hollywood. If peeps, especially from the gay community are picking up what they're putting down - I'd have a listen.

Having someone explain what happens in this movie makes it 10 times creepier than just watching it lol

Neil gaiman has always been good with lgbt characters. Sandman was important as far as representation, especially trans representation. This was in the 90s. His lack of textual support for the lesbian couple in this book is not indicative of Rowling pandering

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imagine if the other world was real and people just randomly disappeared

11:49 Are you winning dad?

The other mother was kinda cute

the nake woman was a plan from the mother to make coraline want buttons.

I wouldn’t put it past Neil Gaiman to pull a JK Rowling. They injected a lot of extra Wokeness into the American Gods TV series when the book was already perfect.

*Let’s be honest, this is what got us hooked on horror movies when we were younger*

Steve: how do you think wyborne reacts? Ad: MindBlown!

Haha he’s ded now

“Mr. stark, I don’t feel so good” *damnit*

I think the reason why her dad still has that old ass computer is because they were just being careful with them spending their money. They don't seem to have a lot of money. They're middle class with just enough money to move in to that apartment at that time. My guess is they bought that computer years prior to the events of the movie. Then her mom bought herself a flip phone when she had enough money & knew having one would be important since she has a job. Then she bought herself a new laptop when she again had enough money to buy one and knew it's highly efficient & could benefit them, especially when working separately. And then after that, they started saving some money again to move in to The Pink Palace. Seeing her parents working constantly and the fact they keep talking about their job like that in the film also kind of shows that they're probably losing money & really need it. And maybe in their future, they'll earn enough money to buy her dad a new computer or laptop. This could also explain why they don't seem to have a lot of "nice" things in their new home. This is something I can relate to with my family's situation. My dad sold his car last year & his gym equipment 2 years ago after he quit his job. He still makes a bit of money. My mom is now the only one with a job in our family, still the same old job & the same old pay. My mom was the first to have a laptop, then me, & then my sis. We also have family overseas providing us a little. And we don't live in our old house anymore, just with grandma now.

The well is a portal to the other world there are many of them scattered that’s how the cat can travel to the world as he pleases because he knows where they are. She threw the key into the well so she threw it back into the other world.

Just wait until people start asking Steve to do ParaNorman

There is a theory about coraline how coraline never left teh other world and the whole spider Scary shit at the end was actually an act because the other mother feeds of love

Regarding the old computer Coraline's dad uses, there's a deleted scene where Coraline's mom asks him to upgrade his computer to a laptop.

I always thought the acrobats were in a Golden Girls kind of situation

Yo Coraline was that movie that stressed me out so much as a kid.😫😰

Dogs with human teeth... BIG BOOB WOMAN- SKINNY LEGEND OTHER MOTHER- Therapy? Yes. No, it’s not that movie. Yah it’s Coraline, I know I know I shouldn’t have watched it-

Was I the only one who used to like ybe when they were younger

the change from the parents wasnt as black and white as you think, many times in the movie you see the parents try to make up for the recent disappointments in coralines life, like when her and her mother are in the car she apologized for the recent neglet and wants to be better but coroline is still mad about the gloves, and at dinner when the dad is trying to interact and engage with coroline and she shuts him down saying ''she's not 5 anymore''

Nice to see Diesel Patches get a shout out.

I got too scared and i stopped half way through btw i am actually 15

This is my favorite movie I get scared of it every time and still creeps me out

There's a theory that The Cat and The Beldam are complete opposites. As in, Cat created the real world and Beldam can only copy and contort his work on a smaller scale. That's why he disappears at the end, he's not going to the other world. Just simply taking a shortcut through his.

His name is Wyborne. He explains the whole point of the character and then.... Burns him. Lol but the character was ingenious and a play on words and shows the coralation lol get it? Of how even when a character or another person is present the viewer can emphasize with one who can emphasise with the other wether or not they themselves were directly affected or effect the outcome of the situation. Thus therefore adding an extra ingredient to the concoction. But creepy stuff happens in the middle of nowhere and its up to Felix the Cat to show you that maybe this is just her wonderland story she came up with when she was outside playing with he dolls one day but turns out it was the director who was playing with the dolls and came up with the story and he would of gotten away with it too had it not been for inserting himself into the movie as a character who need not be there in the first place..... Classic "To be or not to be" Shakespearean outlook on life portrayal in the character. Elementary really. Gotta blast!

I watched this when I was 8. I had terrible nightmares. Now that I see it again now. I still have nightmares.

I remember reading the book in sixth grade and it was so good but so terrifying. The most disturbing part to me was the way they described the other father deforming and shape shifting like rising dough. The movie came out when I was 15 and me and all my weirdo friends made a big deal to get stoned and watch it in theaters. I miss being young lol.