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10 great dark animated films

Animation can be cuddly and cosy, but it can also cause nightmares and confront some of life’s darkest aspects. As Watership Down comes to Blu-ray and 4K UHD, we round up other cartoons that are set to unsettle.

By George Bass

10 great dark animated films
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