Coraline premiered in 2009 as the debut feature of LAIKA, a fledgling animation studio born from the defunct Will Vinton Studios. Despite the fact that Coraline was based on a best-selling book, the dark subject matter and the stop-motion medium meant that the film would be a major risk to produce. Not to mention the fact that it came from a studio with little-to-no name recognition with audiences. But, LAIKA pushed ahead, developing a dark and unusual masterpiece that resonated with millions of people. It was a film that proved once again that animation isn’t just for children, but that children and adults can both appreciate the artform. It also opened the door for more off-beat and spooky content. 

So, let’s venture back to The Pink Palace and revisit the twisted tale of Coraline!

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