Artist Turns Disney Princesses Into Horror Movie Villains, and It Will Probably Ruin Your Childhood
I never thought I'd see Pocahontas as Jason Voorhees.
Disney princesses usually live in a world of sparkle, songs, and happy endings, but this artist took them somewhere much darker. Maya Angelou's horror-inspired series reimagines familiar characters as some of the most iconic villains and monsters from classic scary movies.
The result is equal parts clever and unsettling, with each illustration blending Disney's soft, recognizable style with horror imagery that hits fast. Some of these pairings are so on point they feel inevitable, and others are just wild enough to make you do a double take.
Either way, this is one childhood crossover that refuses to be forgotten.
1. Jasmine in The Exorcist (1973)
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The mashup gets even stranger from here.
4. Elsa and Anna as the Twins (The Shining, 1980)
Creepy.
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5. Mulan in The Ring (2002)
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6. Aurora as Dracula (Dracula, 1992)
This one is my personal favorite.
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That contrast is exactly what makes the series work.
7. Belle as The Wolfman (The Wolf Man, 1941)
Who's the beast now?
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8. Ariel as The Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954)
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9. Tiana as Candyman (1992)
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By now, the whole lineup feels delightfully cursed.
10. Pocahontas as Jason Voorhees (1980)
Watch your back, John.
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11. Snow White as Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street, 1984)
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Some childhood favorites are harder to unsee than others.
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