The Other Mother, or Beldam, from the acclaimed stop-motion film Coraline, has been brought to life in a chillingly realistic fashion. Directed by Henry Selick and adapted from Neil Gaiman’s novella, Coraline follows a young girl who discovers a hidden world that seems like a perfect alternate reality—until its sinister underpinnings come to light. The film features Dakota Fanning as Coraline and Teri Hatcher as the Other Mother, whose transformation from a nurturing mother to a monstrous creature has become a hallmark of modern animated horror.
For Halloween, the Beldam lives to see another day with a look from @byhazelj. The haunting cosplay perfectly captures the aura of the iconic villain and showcases the Other Mother’s signature button eyes, spider-like appendages, and cracked bone structure with incredible attention to detail. Check it out below:
What Jane’s Cosplay Means For Coraline
Reviving The Magic Of Laika’s Stop-Motion Masterpiece
Hazel Jane’s take on the Beldam serves as a striking reminder of Coraline’s cultural influence more than a decade after its release, reviving the eerie charm of the Laika Studios’ film. Laika’s distinct animation style, combined with Gaiman’s unsettling gothic narrative, has solidified Coraline‘s dark fantasy world as one of the greatest animated films of all time. In a review by Screen Rant‘s Alex Harrison, the stop-motion film received a 10 out of 10 as a great introduction to horror, noting:
To 11-year-old me, Coraline was as empowering as it was chilling, and I don’t think it’s a coincidence that I became increasingly drawn to horror movies in the years that followed
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The Other Mother cosplay offers similar praise, demonstrating the film’s lasting impression on audiences who first met Coraline when they too were young children navigating a strange world. This homage echoes the film’s enduring legacy, with it having earned a Golden Globe nomination, and an Academy Award nod for Best Animated Feature. 15 years since its release, Coraline has remained a favorite among viewers of dark fantasy and animation movies, a classic to revisit during Halloween, with cosplays like this serving as a testament to its timeless appeal.
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The detailed recreation shows how Coraline blurred the lines between family-friendly storytelling and thrilling horror, a rare feat for animated films that only very few stop-motion horror films have been able to accomplish. From the button eyes to the delicate, yet sinister costume design, this rendition taps into the childhood fears that the character embodies. Jane’s art underscores how Coraline continues to inspire new interpretations and keep the eerie magic of the Beldam alive.
Our Take On The Other Mother Cosplay
A Spine-Chilling Homage to Coraline’s Iconic Villain
This realistic cosplay of the Other Mother is a spine-chilling love letter to Coraline fans everywhere. By perfectly capturing the essence of one of animation’s most unsettling villains, the cosplay reminds us why the film remains an enduring masterpiece of the dark fantasy genre. The cosplay not only celebrates Coraline’s gothic touch but also serves as a testament to the enduring power of fan-driven creativity. Whether you’re revisiting the Pink Palace Apartments or braving the Other World for the first time, this cosplay is a vivid reminder of the nightmares—and the artistry—that Coraline continues to inspire.
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Based on Neil Gaiman’s novella, Coraline follows Coraline Jones, a lonely young girl who, after moving to a new house with her inattentive parents, discovers a portal to another, more sinister alternate reality behind one of the house’s many doors. Written and directed by Henry Selick, the film uses stop-motion animation and stars Dakota Fanning as Coraline.
- Director
- Henry Selick
- Release Date
- February 5, 2009
- Studio(s)
- Focus Features
- Distributor(s)
- Focus Features
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Budget
- $60 million