The Dark Crystal
- Sun, Jan 26
- Mon, Jan 27
The Frida Cinema's seating is first-come, first-serve. For our Midnight Screenings, please plan on arriving by 11:30pm to ensure ample time for parking, picking up concessions, and securing optimal seats. Screening will begin promptly at midnight.
Director: Frank Oz, Jim Henson Run Time: 93 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 1982
Starring: Dave Goelz, Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Steve Whitmire
Our 80s Sword and Sorcery series winds down with The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson and Frank Oz’s groundbreaking fantasy epic!
Set in the mystical world of Thra, the story follows Jen (voiced by Stephen Garlick), the last of the peaceful Gelfling race, who embarks on a quest to heal the titular Dark Crystal, a powerful artifact corrupted by the malevolent Skeksis. Guided by ancient prophecies, Jen must locate the missing shard of the Crystal and reunite it before a great conjunction of Thra’s three suns, which would grant the Skeksis eternal dominion. Along the way, Jen is joined by Kira (voiced by Lisa Maxwell), another surviving Gelfling, and her animal companion Fizzgig, as they face trials of courage and self-discovery.
Renowned for its richly detailed world, intricate lore, and innovative artistry, The Dark Crystal has become a timeless masterpiece of fantasy cinema, influencing generations of storytellers and artists.