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Jan 31, 2023 · The Dark Crystal is one of the first live-action narrative films with no visible humans in the cast. It's also one of the few — alongside '80s contemporaries such as Quest for Fire and...
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The Dark Crystal is a 1982 dark fantasy film directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz. It stars the voices of Stephen Garlick, Lisa Maxwell, Billie Whitelaw, Percy Edwards, and Barry Dennen. The film was produced by ITC Entertainment and The Jim Henson Company and distributed by Universal Pictures.
- The Original Cut Was Even Darker. If it weren’t for test screenings, The Dark Crystal would have been even more untamed. In its original state, the movie had no narration, very little English dialogue, and the Skeksis spoke exclusively through shrieks, grunts, and groans.
- Chamberlain's Exile. After the unforgettable death of The Emperor, the Skeksis sought a new leader. Now more competitive than ever, The General and The Chamberlain make a claim to the throne.
- The Skeksis Feast. From Denethor’s dinner in The Return of the King to The Red Wedding in Game of Thrones, literary feasts and celebrations often serve as a counterpoint to civil society.
- Landstriders. They might be beautiful to some, but Landstriders are like gigantic moths on stilts. Their faces look like walruses, their wings like steroidal doves, and their legs like brittle giraffes.
- Gelfling Parentage. Throughout The Dark Crystal, Jen and Kira's parents were only known for their bravery and sacrifice for saving their children. There was nothing else to say about them.
- Aughra's Involvement. Aughra has always been around Thra, trying to care for the planet like it was her own child. However, there are differing accounts on how involved she was in The Great Division and how much she knew about the Skeksis.
- Mistaken Shattering. In The Dark Crystal, the UrSkeks tell Kira and Jen that the crystal shattered by accident and that Thra has been dealing with the fallout of that ever since.
- That Post-Drain Look. Draining became an important process and scientific discovery for the Skeksis; since the crystal itself was struggling to sustain them, they need a supplemental source.
Dec 17, 1982 · The Dark Crystal: Directed by Jim Henson, Frank Oz. With Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz. On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal, and to restore order to his world.
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- Adventure, Family, Fantasy
- Jim Henson, Frank Oz
- 1982-12-17
Nov 23, 2022 · It’s the first true realisation of Jim Henson and his team’s talents, building a completely new universe rich in life, colour and imagination. Inarguably, the greatest thing about The Dark Crystal is the backdrop in which its story takes place.
Aug 26, 2019 · Here's everything you need to remember about the original The Dark Crystal movie ahead of Netflix's prequel series, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
