35+ Classic Disney Move Plots Explained Poorly but Accurately

The least unnerving way to summarize Peter Pan’s plot is “child trafficking via fairy dust.” You’ll disappear forever if you start thinking about all the wacky theories fans came up with. Some believe that Peter actually transports lost souls to the next life by way of Neverland. As any reader of the original book knows, however, things take a much darker turn.

Peter is depicted as “thinning out” the Lost Boys after they reach a certain age. He is also depicted as a hunter of pirates for nothing but sport.