Movies like Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory takes you into the wondrous yet bizarre candy empire of Willy Wonka. The whimsy, vivid visual style, and cautionary tales parallel the quirky misadventures in Lemony Snicket's universe.

Coraline provides a uniquely creepy and captivating stop-motion experience about a young girl's parallel world. The eerie atmosphere and imaginative storyline will resonate with those who enjoy the quirky and ominous nature of Lemony Snicket's narrative.

Matilda is about a precocious girl with telekinetic powers, overcoming neglectful parents and a tyrannical school headmistress. It shares Lemony Snicket's darkly comedic view of child empowerment in the face of adult adversity.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children revolves around a home for children with supernatural abilities. The combination of a young, outsider protagonist and gothic undertones will appeal to those keen on Lemony Snicket's cinematic style.

The Golden Compass, set in a parallel universe with a young heroine, showcases a world of fantasy teeming with danger and intrigue. This film's visual opulence and storytelling echo the tone and complexity found in Lemony Snicket's series.

The Addams Family captures the humorous exploits of an unconventional and morbidly eccentric family. Fans of Lemony Snicket's quirky brand of storytelling will delight in the film's macabre humor and unique characters.

The Spiderwick Chronicles offers an engaging adventure as siblings discover and explore a hidden world of faeries and mystical creatures. The film delivers a similar aesthetic to Lemony Snicket's work, full of fantastical elements and a dark, whimsical tone.