The Dark Crystal

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The Dark Crystal ★★★ 1982 (PG)

Jen and Kira, two of the last surviving Gelflings, attempt to return a crystal shard (discovered with the help of a sorceress) to the castle where the Dark Crystal lies, guarded by the cruel and evil Skeksis. Designed by Brian Froud. From the creators of the Muppets. 93m/C VHS, DVD, UMD. D: Jim Henson, Frank Oz; W: David Odell; C: Oswald Morris; M: Trevor Jones; V: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Kathryn Mullen, Dave Goetz.