Dark, faithful retellings of the Brothers Grimm
A channel dedicated to the original texts. Eerie, poetic, and unflinching. Each episode pairs a meticulous script with dark‑fantasy visuals in 16:9 and full transcripts.
Discover True Grimm Stories’ dedication to preserving the original, dark, and baroque spirit of Brothers Grimm tales through authentic storytelling and rich multimedia content.
LATEST EPISODES
Cinderella (Aschenputtel, 1812)
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These are public-domain stories from the Brothers Grimm (1812–1857). Our retellings adhere to the original text and tone.
Quick Answers
Are these the original Grimm stories?
Yes. We follow the earliest Grimm texts and faithful scholarly variants, not modern adaptations.
Why are these darker than the versions I grew up with?
Because the originals are. We preserve the tone while keeping language clear for modern viewers and listeners.
Where can I read the transcript?
Each story page includes a full transcript with timestamps for easy navigation.
How are the videos made?
We combine hands-on craft with smart tools:
the script is written by a human,
voiceover is recorded with ElevenLabs,
visuals are generated with OpenArt,
and music/SFX are created via ElevenLabs.
Final video editing, timing, and sound design are done manually
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about the channel
TrueGrimmStories adapts the original Brothers Grimm texts into short, cinematic videos. No sugarcoating, no watered-down retellings. We lean into the eerie heart of the tale while keeping it accessible for modern audiences.
- Faithful scripts based on the earliest available editions
- Dark-fantasy, baroque visual style in true 16:9 8K
- Accessible narration & on-page transcripts for non-native English speakers
- Release rhythm: one story per week; compilation every four weeks
- Tone & safety: unsettling themes; brief content notes on sensitive episodes
- Human script & editing; voiceover via ElevenLabs, AI visuals via OpenArt, music/SFX via ElevenLabs
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