10 Classic Scenes from The Dark Crystal

 

Apparently, there’s a sequel to The Dark Crystal currently in the works.  I’d normally be incredibly skeptical, but the fact that The Henson Company is responsible for the project gives me a glimmer of hope that it’ll be worth watching.  After all, it was the late, great Jim Henson that gave us the original film, a shining beacon of creativity and originality in the otherwise murky sea of visual excrement that passes for entertainment these days. 

The Dark Crystal featured a fully-realized universe filled with memorable and terrifying creatures, each with their own cultures and religions.  Far from just a “kid’s movie,” The Dark Crystal didn’t pull any punches and at times was downright scary.  I think that even amongst the never-ending barrage of CGI in today’s movies, were The Dark Crystal released today, it’d still be a hit.  After the jump, take a look at 10 classic scenes from one of the all-time great fantasy films, The Dark Crystal.

Skeksis drinking Podling essence, with original Skesis dialogue

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPaKNafdJ18

Trial By Stone

The Emperor on his deathbed

Fizzgig loses his mind

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0iRbfxPpVY

The Skeksis feast (disgusting)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVgZlaVtEu8

Landstriders!

Podling party

The death of Jen’s Uru master

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I163DeYR4u8

After the Prophecy is fulfilled

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j52ViOP1iyg

Chamberlain is exiled