The Black Cauldron

Episode Summary


In an episode bubbling over with Disney history, Erin and Rachel
dive into The Black Cauldron (1985), also known as, “the
film that almost killed Disney animation.” Amid corporate
restructuring, another animator’s strike, and increasing
competition at the box office, The Black Cauldron totally
flopped. Erin and Rachel liked this film about as much as 1985
audiences did, and not just because of the misogyny and
white-washed cast. Even innovative animation technology couldn’t
save the meandering script and annoying characters.


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