Blu-ray Review – The Pied Piper (1986)

"Pied Piper of Hamelin" is a German legend from long ago, often a source of interpretation and reinvention to suit whatever audience its being shared with. 1986's "The Pied Piper" is another version of the story, with director Jiri Barta looking to rework the inherent horrors of the tale for the animation realm, offering a stop-motion production that prefers to remain on the nightmarish side of things. "The Pied Piper" is a striking picture, with intense attention to detail and an appreciation for the macabre, reviving the inherent unease of the legend while Barta does some things differently, giving it a distinct appearance and creative approach. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com