Although Orion and The Dark is a unique offering, there are a handful of earlier animated movies that deal with the same themes as this Netflix hit. Based on the book of the same name by Emma Yarlett, Orion and The Dark is a Netflix children’s movie. Unlike most family films, Orion and The Dark is written by Being John Malkovich scribe Charlie Kaufman. As such, the fantastical dramedy takes its hero in some strange, unexpected directions, including an audacious meta-twist midway through the movie. However, Orion and The Dark succeeds admirably as a fun children's movie while also working as a surreal odyssey.
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