On the face of it, it's a bit odd for Netflix to claim that Damsel isn't a fairytale movie. As you can see from the trailer below, there are plenty of fairytale elements including enormous swords, magic and a really big dragon. But how many fairytales can you think of that begin with Prince Charming sacrificing his princess to the dragon? Clearly Damsel is going to deliver a very different kind of distress.
The film, which is set to premier on the best streaming service, features Millie Bobby Brown as Elodie, a princess who is clearly not living her best life. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is setting out to take the familiar elements of fantasy movies and turn them upside down. Speaking to Netflix's Tudum, he says that at its core, the film is "a beautiful story about a young woman becoming a strong, independent, and empowered adult".
