Being an animated film does not necessarily mean it is intended for a young audience, but there are some movies that surprise because, even being aimed at children, they have some really impactful scenes. And no, I’m not talking about scenes like Mufasa’s death in The Lion King, but rather true moments of terror. The clearest example can be found in Disney with its formidable The Brave Little Toaster, but there are many others that managed to leave a lasting impression on children through scares. One of them is The Brave Little Toaster, a 1987 film that is almost forgotten, but those who remember it will do so because of its most traumatic moments.
The terror of The Brave Little Toaster
The Brave Little Toaster, as its name suggests, tells the story of a toaster’s adventures in the world (and even space later on) or rather of a group of household appliances that are abandoned by their owner and decide to go look for him. An intriguing plot that, not in vain, may remind you of Toy Story, but replacing toys with appliances.
As I mentioned, this similarity is not a coincidence and that’s because behind this project was John Lasseter, co-founder of Pixar, back when he was still at Disney. The movie was actually rejected by the mouse company, leading to his dismissal and the birth of Pixar in 1986. Meanwhile, the film continued independently, seeing the light of day in 1987. Interestingly, distribution problems led to its eventual airing on Disney Channel.
However, despite its cartoon animation, the film had truly chilling moments that were initially considered for removal but ended up being part of the final cut. Two clear examples are the nightmare sequence with a clown worthy of being in Terrifier 3 and the other where in the car junkyard, one car intentionally crashes into another, referencing suicide.
But despite these moments, the truth is that the film set precedents in humanizing objects and even contains references to Pixar like the famous code A113, known for its prominence in the company’s films and showcased here for the first time.
Over time, the film has been largely forgotten and few remember it, despite having several sequels. It is not currently available on any streaming platform, but it undeniably played a significant role in the establishment of one of the best animation studios in recent decades. Therefore, it’s not a bad idea to remember it from time to time.
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