History NightmareFuel / SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs

* The build up to it. At first things start to play off like a MookHorrorShow, with the furious dwarfs making a bee line for the Queen as she limps up the cliff in desperation, only to reach a dead end. She panics for a moment...then her fury at the dwarfs threatening her rises, and lightning brims as she starts dislodging the nearby boulder, [[AttackAttackRetreatRetreat immediately turning the tables]]. She would have crushed the dwarfs had not she been pretty cast down by a random bolt of lightning.

'''Grumpy:''' (worried, which is surprising coming him) The Queen'll kill her! We got to save her!\\

-->'''Queen:''' The meddling ''fools''!...I'll fix ya, I'LL CRUSH YOUR BONES!!! ''*laughs maniacally*''

** [[http://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/disney-on-lux-radio-theater-part-one/ In the original radio adaptation,]] the witch herself is struck by lightning, not the cliff!

** The one tree in the middle of the sequence that momentarily transforms into some sort of demonic beast as Snow White plummets through a loose patch of foliage, making it look as if it were swallowing her whole. '''''[[AndIMustScream WHILE SHE'S STILL BREATHING.]]'''''

** Before Snow White falls in the pond, she initially slips and falls into the hole, which, if you notice, takes the form of something who could be described like a crocodile - monster creature with the gaping mouth, giving the illusions that she's been eaten alive.

** Also, when she kicks the pitcher over, ''there's no water in it''. Just a single scurrying spider. While the water may have dried up, ''what if it was empty the whole time?'' Then the victim died with hope ''just'' beyond their reach, and if they did reach it, they would have discovered it was ''false hope''.

** The hundreds of eyes glaring at Snow White look eerie and evil in the darkness. It turns out that it was only a group of little animals, though the initial impact really feels like everyone and everything is watching her squirm and run around in fear.

** The Queen, even before her transformation into a witch, has a fixated angry face. It almost looks like a mask sometimes.

** Also, when she kicks the pitcher over, ''there's no water in it''. While it may have dried up, ''what if it was empty the whole time?'' Then the victim died with hope ''just'' beyond their reach, and if they did reach it, they would have discovered it was ''false hope''.

** The first monster tree Snow White sees before falling in the water is somewhat different from the others and possibly the scariest of all. Its eyes are wider and more glaring like a demon's.

** The first monster tree Snow White sees before falling in the pod is somewhat different from the others and possibly the scariest of all. Its eyes are wider and more glaring like a demon's.

* The first monster tree Snow White sees before falling in the pod is somewhat different from the others and possibly the scariest of all. Its eyes are wider and more glaring like a demon's.

** [[NightmareFace The creepy looking expressions of the trees staring at Snow White's soul]] with the glowing wide eyes and gnarled leering faces which makes them look psychotic and murderous, as the page image shows.

** It gets worse. I watched a video yesterday on old Disney lost content or something (might have been Yesterworld Entertainment)....apparently that skeleton might be ''Snow White's father!!!'' Grimhilde ''imprisoned her own husband!!''

*** The music during that sequence is absolutely terrifying! The queen's hands change, with her nails becoming long, ugly and almost claw-like, her hair grows white and you don't have the feeling that swallowing the magic potion is a pleasant experience for her at all. It's quite reminiscent of Donovan's fate in ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade'' or Stella's Transformation in ''WesternAnimation/HelpImAFish''.

* If you're a little kid playing around with the [[DVDBonusContent bonus features]] of a 2-Disc DVD release, the "Dopey's Wild Mine Ride" game is certain to give you a fright. You're blazing through a tunnel in a mine cart, and [[NothingIsScarier it's so dark that it's impossible to see anything that isn't directly in front of you]]. You have to play minigames to rescue the seven dwarves, and failing any of them causes the Evil Queen to give you a JumpScare. To top it off, the game is narrated by the Magic Mirror, voiced by none other than the late Creator/TonyJay, who gives him a [[PowerMakesYourVoiceDeep deep, booming voice]] with an [[PowerEchoes ominous reverb]]. Even the Mirror's newfound [[DeadpanSnarker snarkiness]] and the fact that he's on your side here doesn't stop him from sounding incredibly scary, especially when he's warning you of the dangers of the mine.

* The theme-park ride "Snow White's Scary Adventures" is legendary for freaking people out, as it condenses most of the film's scary moments into five minutes of a ride. It had a warning posted that it may be too scary for some people several decades ago, until the ride (at WDW) was finally dismantled in the early 2010s.
** The ride has realistic-looking SKELETONS on the walls of the dungeon, something that would be more appropriate for rides like the Haunted Mansion or Indiana Jones Adventure instead of a ride based on a princess movie. Tokyo Disneyland’s version features the most skeletons of any version, while Paris’s version has one so horrifying it is nicknamed the “Paris Fright”, which [[JumpScare drops on the riders from above]]. The 1971 Magic Kingdom version is considered by far the scariest, though, with no moments of levity, seven Witch figures, and an implied victory for her, all behind a cutesy facade. The original 1955 Disneyland Witch is easily the most [[UnintentionalUncannyValley realistic, grotesque, and frightening version]], though.
** In all the ride's versions the terryfing dark forest segment is always frightening in its own way. The monstrous ugly-looking trees lean on the guests' cart or try to grab them with their clawed branches-arms while the log-alligators snaps at them. In the Tokyo version, the trees looks even more demonic and ghoulish with very long, sharp teeth from their gaping mouths. The Disneyland ride lost its dark forest during its 2021 update into "Snow White's Enchanted Wish", to make room for Snow White receiving her wish [[WaxingLyrical for the one she loves to find her]].

** The Platinum Edition's menu is very creepy, using a loop of the Magic Mirror's theme.
* If you're a little kid playing around with the [[DVDBonusContent bonus features]] of the DVD release, the "Dopey's Wild Mine Ride" game is certain to give you a fright. You're blazing through a tunnel in a mine cart, and [[NothingIsScarier it's so dark that it's impossible to see anything that isn't directly in front of you]]. You have to play minigames to rescue the seven dwarves, and failing any of them causes the Evil Queen to give you a JumpScare. To top it off, the game is narrated by the Magic Mirror, voiced by none other than the late Creator/TonyJay, who gives him a [[PowerMakesYourVoiceDeep deep, booming voice]] with an [[PowerEchoes ominous reverb]]. Even the Mirror's newfound [[DeadpanSnarker snarkiness]] and the fact that he's on your side here doesn't stop him from sounding incredibly scary, especially when he's warning you of the dangers of the mine.

---> '''The Queen/Hag: (muttering)''' The little men will be away, and she'll be all alone...with a harmless, old peddler woman! (Starts cackling) A harmless, old peddler woman!\\

-->'''Queen:''' When she breaks the tender peel to taste the apple in my hand… her breath will still… her blood congeal… THEN ''I'LL'' BE FAIREST IN THE LAND!

* On the FridgeHorror side: Snow White is shown in raggedy servant clothes for all of her scenes up until the day she's supposed to die, which is when she first appears in her iconic princess outfit. Imagine being fourteen years old, thinking your stepmother is ''finally'' warming up to you because she gifted you a lovely dress and a day off from all your chores, only to find out it's all a ruse to have you murdered.

[[caption-width-right:350: [[SurpriseCreepy Sweet dreams,]] kids. It doesn't end here. [[NightmareFuel/DisneyAnimatedCanon Not by a long shot.]]]]

** The woods sequence was actually noted as being extremely scary to audiences during its initial theatrical run; some people even rushed out of the theatres in anguish. In fact, when the film was screened at Radio City Music Hall, children in the audience got so scared by the scene that they [[BringMyBrownPants soiled their pants]], causing the entire velvet seat upholstery to be replaced. In addition, as a result of the scene, the British Board of Film Classification ended up giving the film an "A" rating, meaning children could only see the film if accompanied by an adult.

** The animals' eyes glaring at Snow White from the darkness who look like eerie and evil.
** Before Snow White falls in the pond she initially slips and falls into the hole which, if you notice, takes the form of something who could be described like a crocodile - monster creature with the gaping mouth, giving the illusions that she's been eaten alive.

* When the birds learn the Queen is preparing to give Snow White a poison apple, they quickly alert the other forest animals that Snow White is in serious danger and rush to the diamond mine to alert the dwarves. At first they try shooing them off, until Sleepy mentions that "The Queen has Snow White" which quickly alerts the other dwarves, and this discovery leaves them really scared, with Doc in particular being so paniched that he can't lead his brothers as usual, so Grumpy has to take his place. The dwarfs have to go to work in the mine, leaving a 14-year-old girl and as the animals push and pull them, they find out that their friend ended up in danger in their absence and they have to rush back home to save her before it's too late.

* When the birds learn the Queen is preparing to give Snow White a poison apple, they quickly alert the other forest animals that Snow White is in serious danger and rush to the diamond mine to alert the dwarves. At first they try shooing them off, until Sleepy mentions that "The Queen has Snow White" which quickly alerts the other dwarves, and this discovery leaves them really scared, with Doc in particular being so paniched that he can't lead his brothers as usual, so Grumpy has to take his place. [[AdultFear The dwarfs have to go to work in the mine, leaving a 14-year-old girl and as the animals push and pull them, they find out that their friend ended up in danger in their absence and they have to rush back home to save her before it's too late.]]

* When the birds learn the Queen is preparing to give Snow White a poison apple, they quickly alert the other forest animals that Snow White is in serious danger and rush to the diamond mine to alert the dwarves. At first they try shooing them off, until Sleepy mentions that "The Queen has Snow White" which quickly alerts the other dwarves.