Coraline is one of those movies that gets creepier as you get older. As a child, I remember being captivated by the movie’s colorful design and the exciting adventures Coraline went on. However, as I’ve grown older, I’ve realized that the movie has some pretty disturbing elements, some more obvious than others.
Even though the movie came out in 2009, fans still analyze and develop theories about Coraline’s world and the seemingly innocent details that might have much darker explanations.
Here are some of the most compelling fan theories that might make you rethink everything you knew about Coraline!
Coraline’s Name Mispronunciation
All of Coraline’s neighbors call her Caroline. When correcting them, she says her name is still Coraline, implying that they repeatedly mispronounce it and refuse to correct themselves. Fans theorize this phenomenon occurs because they don’t want The Beldam, also known as the Other Mother, to hear Coraline’s name.
According to the theory, her neighbors know about the Beldam because other children in the residence have fallen prey to her. Since the Beldam uses magical dolls to spy on her targets, the neighbors may have been purposefully pronouncing Corali...