Despite being a Disney movie, this movie scared the heck out of me

I absolutely love the spirit’s design. He was originally described as holding both his cap and a candle, but making him a literal flame with his white robe resembling melting wax was such a clever and fitting idea ! I’m fascinated by how he somehow manages to look small and frail like a child (those tiny hands ! 😭) and yet simultaneously an ageless, powerful being not to be messed with. Despite his unsettling appearance (and general weirdness 😆), he’s my favorite of the three ghosts and strangely the one I find the least threatening. I can’t express how much I love this particular adaptation of A Christmas Carol, which is probably the one most faithful to the book I’ve seen so far, with most of the dialogue and narration taken straight from the pages. I’m also very fond of the spooky atmosphere conveying Scrooge’s terror very effectively, while the beautiful views of snowy landscapes, busy streets, warm gatherings and food you can practically smell, all give life to Dicken’s descriptions admirably and transport us to a place and time buzzing with good old Christmas cheer.

I cant stop laughing at how the ghost dances and wiggles his head

Jim Carrey did an awesome job at playing Ebenezer Scrooge. I just realized that this ghost is also Jim Carrey

Damn Jim Carrey is phenomenal in this movie. Not only he played different Scrooge: the child one, the young boy one and the old one, but he also played the three spirits. This movie, pity is so underrated and he didn’t get the credit that it has to get.

I never thought this particular spirit was scary but very interesting; a flame representing the past to me is pretty symbolic a golden bright flame (the warmth of a memorable and nostalgic past) and the line "Would your soul soon put out with your worldly hats the light that I give" Meaning to shutting out the lessons and feeling of your past with earthly things and the small dance it does at 1:03 goes with the golden bright of the light making you pay attention or get drawn to it like a real flickering candle in a dark room which scrooge watches intently and gets more comfortable with the spirit

Fun fact: Before this Disney film, Jim Carrey was given the option to voice Buzz Lightyear in Disney's Toy Story (1995). He declined. The role ultimately went to Tim Allen.

I use to say that the ghost of Christmas past would always stare into my soul I can imagine him looking at me with those yellow 👀 eyes

1:06 Lol I just love how the Spirit of Christmas Past is just so playful in his own way. To be honest, he’s my favorite character and favorite spirit in the film of A Christmas Carol. I love his personality. His kindness, his playfulness, his and candle light with his cap. This is one of my favorite Disney Christmas movies & I believe that it’s never too late or too early to celebrate Christmas !!!!! 🎄🎄🎄🎄✨✨✨✨✨✨✨💫🤍🌟👼🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🎅🏻🤶🏻❣️❤️❣️❤️

Fun fact: this isn’t CGI. Jim Carey just has a wide range of facial expressions. Also apparently one day he just walked into the studio carrying a green mask and when asked what it does he put it on and filmed the movie

Jim Carrey whispering is both terrifying and calming at the same time.

I teared up when you can tell Scrooge is on the verge of tears after just seeing the place he grew up. Makes me miss my own Childhood and the friends you made along the way. God bless you

This movie from 2009 was Animated and looks better than the most animated today

I have a theory concerning Scrooge and the three spirits in this variation of the tale, not just because they're all played by the same actor: I think all three of the spirits are like mirror images of Scrooge himself, each one a piece of his soul or just representing a part of him throughout his entire existence. The Ghost of the Past appears to have a younger version of Scrooge's face, resembling himself when he was in his youth. The spirit is gentle, understanding, harmless, does not appear dangerous or malicious to Scrooge in any way when they meet and seems to talk with a sort of childlike innocence and mirth. Couple that with the fact that he looks like a candle, all symbolizing who Scrooge used to be a long time ago up until he started obsessing over money and profits; a bright young boy who cared, had hope, had dreams, had friends, a loving family and a girlfriend. The Ghost of Present is much older, of course. Looking like Scrooge when he was a handsome and joyful younger man. While the spirit is a warm-hearted and welcoming person who is likes to laugh and has a sense of humor, he can also be a bit stern and authoritative when Scrooge delivers scathing remarks and is not above hitting him on the head. And once their time is about over, the cheery and happy persona he had when he first appeared is now gone and replaced with a cold and distant, not to mention quick-to-temper, aura about him with his laugher now sounding unnerving and a bit sinister as he rapidly ages. All of this as a reminder of Scrooge when he used to be a good man until he became the bitter and greedy and selfish old miser he is now. As for the Ghost of the Future, although he doesn't speak, the spirit has shown to be malevolent in nature, sadistic and has no qualms about terrorizing Scrooge, tormenting him as he chases after him on the phantom hearse and shrinking him to mouse size without caring what happens to him. Not to mention that he's basically a shadow of darkness resembling the Grim Reaper; in essence, a monster. Everything that Scrooge will continue to be up until his death if he doesn't change his ways soon.

🙋 This Disney Christmas Carol movie is and will always be my number one top favorite Christmas movie of all times, I just love how they done this. Truly epic it is and I also watch it on television, now that's if and when they do. Cuz today in this age, it seems like they don't play a lot of Christmas movies, cartoons or TV shows on no more the way they use to. Which is a shame. Anyway Disney had done a fantastic job with this movie

This version was the first one I’ve ever seen of A Christmas Carol. Every time I see it, I get reminded of what Christmas should really be. Not hating the other versions of course but this is the one that warms my heart. Happy Christmas everyone. It’s getting closer..🎄

I read an illustrated edition of A Christmas Carol once, and I can honestly say Robert Zemeckis did a decent job of adapting A Christmas Carol for the screen. Even the character designs are on point!

The most underrated but most artistic movie.

The spirit literally having Jim Carry's face and voice lol

This was a very dark animated movie. As the new version of the movie comes out it's certainly made for the kids. But i'd still watch this one ❤

I think that, when he takes Ebenezer's hand and touches his heart and leads him through the memories, this little ghost is... kinda... cute 🥰... And his whispering makes him sound like a little Christ!😍

I noticed since the first time I saw this, if Scrooge didn't say anything the ghost would've dragged him out the window without any powers lol

I like the Muppets christmas carol where the ghost of christmas past, the way she said it with a tiny bit of attitude when scooge was cursing her for showing him old memories. "I told you. These are the shadows are things that have been. That they are what they are, DO NOT BLAME ME."

This movie become "tradition" for me, to watch each 1st December. Soonest I hear fire spirit's voice, I get insta tears down.

i come back here often to see the little shimmy shake he does at 1:05 LMAOOO my dad pointed it out when i was little and i dont think i could ever forget it

I didnt know Jim Carrey played the Ghosts as well as Scrooge and my minds blown he can do a Irish & Yorkshire accent.

This part is funny!😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 1:03 the way he moves.

I legit left the movie theatre bawling my eyes out bc I was so scared 🤣🤣 my little 8 year old self

If I woke up to see that thing floating around my bed, I'd knock it out! 🤣

The ghost of Christmas past is absolutely terrifying. And this is a kids movie

One of my all-time favorite Christmas movies! Jim Carrey is superb and the animation, tone, setting, and landscape are fantastic!

You know, in my opinion, I think the Ghost of Christmas Past from the version with George C. Scott had the closest book accurate description.

Fact: Giving that thing a face wasn't necessary.

I used to be like "GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST😍😍😍" as a joke but I don't think it's a joke anymore (he just has a nice voice ok)

To be honest his voice will haunt me forever Edit: Woah 1 yr ago comment well that's a long come back! Anyways,Christmas or not still coming back to this beautiful movie. I know his name but i call him the Candleman or candle guy but his voice really gives me shivers but now i started to like them and i get used to his voice

One of My favorite Christmas classic

this movie scares the living shit out of me as a child, ik this ghost is supposed to be nice but 8 year old me was shitting myself watching it on christmas eve

I cant sleep. Why in the world did I rewatch this at night.

Bruh the ghost of Christmas past looks like the stonks meme 😭

I always imagined my version of the ghost of Christmas past as a little girl with long blonde hair, a small pale blue dress, and pale blue flowers in her hair. But also have pure wisdom despite her appearance

this scene scared the fuck out of me when I was a kid

bruuuuh this scared the hell out of me as a kid! i loved how the movie looked but... holy shit wtf that candle boy is so uncanny!

1:03 bro accidentally hit the emote button😂

Ahhh yes my All time favorite christmas movie no cap Used to scare the heck out of me as a kid but i love this movie to death i always watch the movie every christmas

I like how the spirit's voice is like a burning candle flame

They’re good things about Christmas and they’re bad things about it, when you’re poor you just don’t have the money to give. The thing that sucks is when you live in a conservative family people expect you to give, because they consider it an obligation to give, to them if you don’t give you don’t get, when your poor support is what you need the most therefore making Christmas one of the most important times of the year for you.

1:04 *candle dance*

The Ghost of the Christmas Past is so charming and beautiful! I think I'm in love with him! Ahh so beautiful, the most beautiful ghost in the world!😍🥰

This movie always scared the shit out of me as a kid, but watching Coraline wasn't scary at all

Ghost of Christmas Past: These are but shadows of things that have been. They have no consciousness… of us…

why'd he wiggle 😭🙏🏼💀

For me best new Christmas movie ❤

The Ghost of Christmas Past, aside her/his face, I like to call it a her, looks adorable in this one. And Jim Carrey managed to play her very well. Sometimes, even male actors play female characters.

2:12 Is a bit explicit, but just a little bit. Only because the Ghost of Christmas Past touched Scrooge where his hand should not be, in fact, as you can see, even Scrooge made a weird face when the ghost touched him right there.🧐

One of scariest shit i watched in my childhood

My favourite Christmas movie 🥰

Since when did gold share wisdom? And it seemed he forgotten why Belle fell in love with him in the first place

Are you the spirit whose coming was foretold to me? I am. Is it possible that you might put your cap on? Would you so soon put out, with your worldly hands, the light I give? No, no! No, no! I'm so sorry. I meant nothing by it. I meant no of fence. I just thought I... Who and what are you? I am the Ghost of Christmas Past. Long past? Your past. Rise. And walk with me. But I am modal and liable to fall. Bear but a touch of my hand there... ...and you shall be upheld in more than this. Whoa! Good heavens. I was bred in this place. I was a boy here. Your lip...is trembling. And what's that? - On your cheek? - Nothing. Something in my eye. Do you remember the way? Remember it? I could walk it blindfolded. Giddyup! Giddyup! Oh! Whoa! These are but shadows of things that have been. They have no consciousness...of us. I knew them. I know every one of them. They were schoolmates of mine. Let's go on. This... This was my school. This school is not quite deserted. A solitary child... ...neglected by his friends... ...is left here still. I know. Poor boy. Poor, poor boy. Let's...see another Christmas. Read more: www.springfieldspringfield.co.uk/movie_script.php?movie=a-christmas-carol

Curious fact is that apparently Jim Carrey also voiced the Ghost from the Past, Present and Future? I don't remember the last one speaking but heh.

Jim also done an amazing Irish accent 🤣

This movie and this spirit scared me but the past spirit scared me the most 😔🖤🦫.

i watched this movie in english on the last day of school before the holidays ,scared the living daylights out of me with the jumpscares

I have watched this movie long ago around 2009.i have enjoyed the movie.i was a great movie lover I have watched movies around 100 or more than that, famous movies I love

the ghost of the past seems really kinda and not that scary like the ghost of Christmas present and the future....

Why are you people harming my candle spirit friend 🥺🕯

I found this scene HILARIOUS 🤣🤣

most beautiful animated movie ever, and pretty scary too

A Christmas Carol written by Charles Dickens 1839. ❤️🎀🌿

I remember being scared of this ghost when I was a kid. I’m still uncomfortable, but the ghost is also funny.

This will always be my favorite scene of this movie

I 💕 the video..so Amazing 🤩

Spirit 1: Holy Spirit Spirit 2: God (Father/Son) Spirit 3: Death That's my symbolism theory

Jesus loves you so much that he died for you so please repent and spread the word

i dont get the negative critics of this movie. I love every aspect of it. Specially how it portrays Scrooges evolution in his lifetime and how he managed to knowledge that and change. The pacing is perfect. The score is amazing too it makes me want to cry everytime. How it combines old christmas songs with other melodies. Also the creepy moments, it makes it feel more realistic

This movie used to scare the shit out of me

I remember seeing the trailer of this at the age of six watching on that little TV that cars had and i specifically remember the trailer of this movie and i dont know why but i always found that ghost so unsettling and scary like the weird movements and the face, it haunted me 😭

This movie felt like i was in a nightmare

Truly an icon.

We watched this In school and I kept on getting scared with all the jumpscares

That. Is creepy as hell. That ghost is really WIERD.

this is giving me monster house vibes

I clearly forgot how dark this movie was.

I dont even know jim carrey is originally to voice buzz lightyear in toy story

Is The Ghost of Christmas Past a candle?

I love when the ghost just starts dancing at 1:02 - 1:15 😂

My favorite ghost, he was so calming and sweet

POV: It's 4 am and you're having sleep paralysis 0:00

The ghost looks like someone you would see in a white van looking for kids

I love how the person who does past does littarley doctor egg man

Even if Scooge did marry Belle and have a family he'll soon neglect them as he'll put money as his priority.

0:57-0:58😂😂😂😂

This ghost is terrifying!

This shit scared the fuvk outa me, when i was a child 😂

Anyone else think the ghost of Christmas past looks a little like Seth Green?

The Ghost is DISTURBING.

this movie terrified me oh my god 😭

My past

I watch this movie every year I jave to rent it now as it hasn't been played for a few years on normal TV however its my favourite film out all dickens Carol portrayals. Jim c plays this part better them all put together

A lot of thought put into the ghost, candle effect, would love to know exactly how it was done, great special effects

1:04 the ghost be doing a little dancey dance