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You didn't mention the Jan Svankmeyer version of the tale, just called "Alice." It's certainly dark and macabre, but our son loves it. He's only 4, and seems to have rather sophisticated taste for his age (if I do say so myself). He also loves Nightmare Before Christmas.
Maybe for goth kids of a certain age? It's a foreign film, but no subtitles necessary--the visuals cover the story.