THE DARK CRYSTAL

Live Motion Animation

Universal Pictures; Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz

Rated PG; 94 minutes; 1982

Created by Muppet masters Jim Henson and Frank Oz and featuring designs by fantasy artist Brian Froud, THE DARK CRYSTAL is the age-old tale of good vs. evil in a magical, mystical land peopled with the most marvelous creatures. To spin this tale of myth, mystery, and adventure, astounding special effects combining electronics, puppetry, make-up, hydraulics, and craft are used to create a fantastic world.

REVIEWS

"A dazzling, description-defying triumph of the imagination."

- Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES

"A magical blend of mythology and science fiction. Every scene contains weird and wonderful thrills and discoveries."

- Rex Reed, NEW YORK POST

"A luxuriantly original fantasy world."

- Richard Corliss, TIME MAGAZINE

"A work of soaring sustained imagination . . . it's wonderful."

- Dennis Cunningham, WCBS-TV

BLURBS

Muppet masters Jim Henson and Frank Oz bring this mystical world to life.