2012 | Paranorman

Released in 2012, Paranorman is an American stop-motion animated fantasy horror-comedy film that captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Directed by Sam Fell and Chris Butler, the film tells the story of a young boy who must use his unique ability to communicate with ghosts to save his town from a witch's curse. With its blend of humor, adventure, and spooky atmosphere, Paranorman has become a beloved classic among both children and adults.

Aggie was a child with a gift, just like Norman. When the townspeople discovered she could see the dead, they feared her. They hunted her. They executed her. Her "curse" is not malice—it is the uncontrolled, terrified explosion of a child being burned at the stake. paranorman 2012

Norman doesn't defeat Aggie the Witch with a magic spell or a laser beam. He defeats her by sitting with her in her pain. He listens to her trauma. He validates her rage. Then, he offers companionship. Released in 2012, Paranorman is an American stop-motion