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Ever wonder how Bowie ended up in those pants? The chaos behind the crystal ball.
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Inside the Labyrinth (1986)

Nostalgia tripPuppet wizardry80s fever dream

Overview

Documentary

A behind-the-scenes look at Jim Henson's 1986 fantasy film, 'Labyrinth', featuring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.

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Artistic obsessionCollaborative magicPractical craft vs. CGILegacy of imagination

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Goblin puppet mechanics that'll blow your modern-CGI brain.

Production

Henson's exhausted genius running a puppet empire.

Costume

The crotch bulge. They knew. They absolutely knew.

Best for:Streaming: Perfect companion piece right after Labyrinth, obviously.·Solo: Late-night rabbit hole for Henson obsessives.·Friends: Group watch to debate Bowie's… creative choices.
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Director

Desmond Saunders

ReleasedDec 13, 1986
Runtime56m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feelmedium
Jim Henson Television

Top Cast

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Self

David Bowie

David Bowie

Self

Brian Henson

Brian Henson

Self

Brian Froud

Brian Froud

Self

Terry Jones

Terry Jones

Self

Michael McCormick

Michael McCormick

Self

Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer Connelly

Self

Toby Froud

Toby Froud

Self

Gates McFadden

Gates McFadden

Self

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The iconic 'Magic Dance' baby-cry was improvised when the actual baby wouldn't stop crying on set.

Cultural

This doc captures the last gasp of practical-effects-before-CGI filmmaking; Henson's Creature Shop would shutter within years.

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