🧵 1. "Return to Oz" (1985) was a direct sequel to the iconic "Wizard of Oz." Walter Murch's vision came to life 35 years ago, thanks to Disney's forgotten Oz book rights. #cinema
🧵 1. "Return to Oz" (1985) was a direct sequel to the iconic "Wizard of Oz." Walter Murch's vision came to life 35 years ago, thanks to Disney's forgotten Oz book rights. #cinema
🧵 2. The 13 remaining Oz books by L. Frank Baum were dormant until Disney met Murch in the nick of time. They whipped up a dark and eerie sequel: "Return to Oz" in 1985.
🧵 3. In the film, set 46 years after "Wizard of Oz," Dorothy finds herself in a mental hospital for talking about Oz. But she escapes and embarks on a new adventure with unforgettable characters.
🧵 4. Released five years after the initial meeting, "Return to Oz" premiered in 1985, surprising audiences with its darker tone and depth, far from just another Oz tale.
🧵 5. The journey back to Oz in 1985's "Return to Oz" brought a new chapter to Dorothy's adventures, showcasing a different, eerie side of the beloved fantasy world.
🧵 Read more at: https://medium.com/framerated/return-to-oz-1985-35-years-later-e4d32f27382c