5 adaptations of the work of Neil Gaiman

Back Door (mini-series)

Fantasy, drama.
UK, 1996.
Duration: 1 season.
IMDb: 7, 3.

Londoner Richard Mayhew leads a measured life of a white collar and is not even aware of the changes that await him ahead. Through the fault of a mysterious stranger, the clerk literally ceases to exist for colleagues, the bride and other people around him. From the familiar world, the hero finds himself in Non-London. This ghostly twin city of the British capital becomes a phantasmagoric prison for Richard.

The series was filmed not based on a book, but according to a script by Neil Gaiman, written by him in conjunction with Lenny Henry. Already after the show of "Back Door" on television, the writer published his novel of the same name, in which he supplemented Mayhew's story.

Beowulf

Fantasy, action.
USA, 2007.
Duration: 113 minutes
IMDb: 6, 2.

Denmark, VI century. After completing the construction of the throne room, the Viking king throws a lavish feast. But in the midst of the fun, Grendel, furious with loud sounds, attacks the guests. The monster brutally kills several people, and then leaves at the call of his mother. A reward is assigned for the monster's head, and a warrior named Beowulf intends to receive it.

The painting is based on a script by Neil Gaiman and Roger Avery, who were inspired by the famous ancient Germanic poem.

Mirror mask

Fantasy, drama.
UK, USA, 2005.
Duration: 101 minutes
IMDb: 7, 0.

A girl named Helena is tired of the monotonous life in a family of circus performers. Her only consolation is dreams of a bizarre wizarding world. Parents do not allow their daughter to decide their fate, and after another quarrel, Helena's mother ends up in the hospital. The girl blames herself for her poor health and begins to lose the line between reality and fiction.

Mirror Mask is also based on a script by Neil Gaiman. This time the writer was co-written by director and screenwriter Dave McKean.

Star dust

Fantasy, melodrama.
UK, USA, Iceland, 2007.
Duration: 127 minutes
IMDb: 7, 7.

Near the old English village there is a magical barrier that hides unexplored lands from local residents. Nobody can get through this barrier. But when a star falls from the sky on the other side of the barrier, young Tristan promises his beloved to get her at all costs. This is how his adventure in the land of wonder and magic begins.

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman, although the film adaptation differs significantly from the original.

Coraline

Fantasy.
USA, 2008.
Duration: 100 minutes
IMDb: 7, 7.

The close Coralines are too busy to spend time with her. When the feeling of loneliness brings a child to a fairy-tale world, she finds new parents there who are always ready to be there. It seems as if all of Coraline's dreams have come true. But soon the girl finds out what troubles she brought on her real mom and dad.

The cartoon is based on the children's story "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman. The film made it to the list of Oscar nominees, and the American Film Institute named it one of the best films of the year.