5 Must-Watch Movies for Netflix’s ‘Sandman’ Marathon

For a century, Morpheus, the lord of dreams, was imprisoned in the waking world (reality as we know it). His absence from the dream world caused nightmares to escape causing horrific events, among them the rise of Nazism. The main plot Sandmancreated by the author Neil GaimanThe story was among the most-watched on Netflix in the past week, with the premiere of the adapted series of the same name. for you marathon Sandman And already in a crisis of withdrawal, check out less than five films that explore similar fantasies and deliver the same atmosphere of gothic suspense.

you will sigh
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

A cult epitome of horror cinema, Dario Argento’s 1977 film tells the story of an American ballerina who enters a famous ballet academy in Germany. Arriving there, she finds herself in a world of horror fueled by mysterious legends. The production got a remake in 2018, with Tilda Swinton and Dakota Johnson, and it’s also available on Prime Video.

Coraline and the secret world
Where to watch: Rental platforms like iTunes

Best Adapted from Neil Gaiman’s work, the animation is about an 11-year-old girl who finds, during the night in her home, a passage into a parallel and idyllic reality for her family. This new world, which at first was better than hers, gradually turns into a little sinister and dark.

Pan . maze
Where to see it: Rental platforms like Now

A beautiful film by Mexican director Guillermo del Toro, the plot of the events of 1944 shows the rise of Nazism thanks to the blessing of a young girl living with a fascist general who is married to her mother. While horror dominates reality, you encounter magical creatures and begin to perform tasks to become a princess in this other world.

Constantine
Where to watch: HBO Max and rental platforms

Created by comic book artist Alan Moore, John Constantine is a demon hunter who has become a popular character in film and television. One of the most dazzling adaptations of him is the 2005 movie, featuring Keanu Reeves in the skin of the protagonist. in Sandmanactress Jenna Coleman played Constantine, the grandfather of the character named Joanna.

the origin
Where to watch: HBO Max and rental platforms

In Christopher Nolan’s movie, a thief (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) capable of entering people’s subconscious and stealing their secrets is hired for a tough job. His team gathers and explores the different layers of the mind of the man targeted by the theft, while dealing with personal issues and a mind trained on such intrusions.