Why are some films like a cinderella story so popular?

One such film is 'A Cinderella Story' itself. It has all the elements of the classic Cinderella tale, with a modern twist. There's the hard - working and kind - hearted girl, a mean step - mother and sisters, and of course, a charming prince - like character. Another one could be 'Ever After', which is also a retelling of the Cinderella story in a more historical and romantic setting. It shows how a young woman rises above her difficult circumstances to find love and happiness.

Well, 'Cinderella' (the live - action Disney version) is also alike. It shares the basic plot elements such as the kind - hearted protagonist, the mean step - family, and the magical transformation. Also, 'Cinderella III: A Twist in Time' although it's a sequel, has the same Cinderella charm and themes as the original and thus can be considered similar to 'Another Cinderella Story'.

These types of films often have a built - in emotional impact. Since they are based on real events, the emotions that the real - life people went through can be transferred to the audience. We can feel sympathy, admiration, or outrage for what happened in the true story.

I think it's because they offer a glimpse into what could go wrong with society. They make us think and question the world around us.

Another reason is that these films often bring a sense of authenticity. They might use real locations or details from the true stories. Take 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'. It was inspired by real - life serial killers and the desolate Texas settings add to the overall sense of dread. People like to be scared in a way that feels somewhat grounded in reality, and these movies provide that.

It gives a sense of authenticity. Since the events are real, or at least claim to be, it gives the horror film a grounding that pure fictional horror might not have. Like in 'The Blairsville Project' which was presented as real - life found footage of a spooky situation. This makes the horror seem more immediate and believable.

Because they offer a sense of authenticity. People are often curious about real - life events and people. For example, when we watch a movie like 'The Social Network' which is based on the founding of Facebook, we get to peek into the real - life drama and power struggles that happened behind the creation of such a huge social media platform.

Films based on real stories are popular because they often have an element of authenticity. People are interested in real events and the real people behind them. For example, in 'The Imitation Game', the story of Alan Turing is so fascinating because it's true. It gives viewers a sense of connection to history and real - life heroes.

They're appealing because of the hope they offer. Just like Cinderella, the characters start from a low point and end up happy. It gives readers the idea that no matter how tough things are, good things can happen.

They are popular because they add an extra layer of fear. Knowing that something could actually happen in real life makes it scarier. For example, in 'The Exorcist', which was based on a supposed real exorcism, it made people think about the existence of the supernatural in our own world.