Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

Fantasy Drama War Directed by Guillermo del Toro
→ Influenced 4 films ← Inspired by 1 films

In post–civil war Spain, 10-year-old Ofelia moves with her pregnant mother to live under the control of her cruel stepfather. Drawn into a mysterious labyrinth, she meets a faun who reveals that she may be a lost princess from an underground kingdom. To return to her true father, she must complete a series of surreal and perilous tasks that blur the line between reality and fantasy.

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Influenced By

  1. Spirited Away (2001)
    "Directed by Guillermo del Toro, this dark fantasy film shares thematic and visual parallels with "Spirited Away." Both narratives follow young female protagonists who navigate mystical realms filled with enigmatic creatures. Del Toro has acknowledged similarities between the two films, particularly in their exploration of disobedience and choice." Pan%27s Labyrinth Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. The Blazing World (2021)
    "Directed by Carlson Young, this film follows a young woman who enters a surreal world to confront her traumatic past. Young acknowledged that "Pan's Labyrinth" and "Alice in Wonderland" were major inspirations for the film's narrative and visual style." 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'Alice in Wonderland' Inspire 'The Blazing World' Traumatic Dream Fred Topel Showbiz Cheat Sheet
  2. The Shape of Water (2017)
    "Also directed by Guillermo del Toro, this film shares thematic and stylistic elements with "Pan's Labyrinth," such as blending fantasy with social commentary and featuring a central female protagonist navigating a world filled with both wonder and danger." Pan's Labyrinth & 9 Other Fantasy Movies With Social Commentary Ben Sherlock ScreenRant
  3. Darkness (2016)
    "Directed by Daniel Castro Zimbrón, this Mexican film centers on a boy and his siblings confined in a cabin, fearing a beast outside. The film has been described as being in the vein of "Pan's Labyrinth," "The Orphanage," and "We Are What We Are."" Bloody Disgusting source
  4. Crimson Peak (2015)
    "Another work by Guillermo del Toro, this gothic horror film incorporates elements reminiscent of "Pan's Labyrinth," such as a young woman navigating an unfamiliar, darkly magical environment, and has been noted for its homage to gothic literature and horror classics." 5 Ways Pan's Labyrinth Is Guillermo Del Toro's Masterpiece (& 5 Alternatives) Devin Meenan CBR

Pan's Labyrinth (2006), directed by Guillermo del Toro, was inspired by 1 earlier film — including Spirited Away — and has been cited as an influence on 4 later works, such as The Blazing World, The Shape of Water, and Darkness. Check out the citations below.