11 Deaths In Kids' Movies That Made You Want To Cry Like A Little Girl
8. Artax - The NeverEnding Story
The NeverEnding Story is a charming tale about a boy warrior called Atreyu, who has to stop the curse of Nothing to save the land of Fantastica. Its all a little far-fetched, but whatever, its a German kids fantasy film so well allow it. Atreyu and his lovely horse Artax head off to save the world, and its all very nice until the unthinkable happens. Oh yes. You know it. Artax dies. Horses dying in films is definitely on a par to dogs dying. Anyone whos seen Black Beauty can tell you that the death of a horse is a deeply traumatic thing to watch, but this is no ordinary death. Oh no. Artax, our heros best friend and confidant, dies of SADNESS. Thats right. No baddy that we can avenge against and no disease that we can cure. Artax and Atreyu find themselves in the Swamp of Sadness, and Artax succumbs: he is so sad that he literally stands still whilst drowning in a swamp. What makes it worse is Atreyu telling him, You have to try. You have to care... youre my friend. I love you whilst Artax blankly looks on, paralysed by the swamp. The NeverEnding Story is probably the most accurate depiction of depression in creation and, as a result, probably the bleakest.
