An angry mob of townspeople shouts “Kill the beast!” as they gather with pitchforks and torches. A tiny, helpless victim is chased by a ferocious sharp-toothed shark. A beloved king is murdered by his brother, right before the eyes of his young son.

No, these scenes are not from the latest and greatest R-rated thrillers — they’re from G-rated animated films that are primarily marketed to children. [read more]