The Dark Crystal

Dirs. Jim Henson, Frank Oz. 1982, 93 mins. 35mm. With Kathy Mullen, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire. On a remote planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal, to restore order to his world. Using a mix of puppetry, animatronics, modern special effects, and more, Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal creates a sense of visual astonishment rarely equaled in fantasy filmmaking, featuring unforgettable creatures, including the good Mystics and the evil Skeksis. Oz’s first directorial credit, this widescreen marvel has come to embody its own unique mythos, the rare original fantasy of the contemporary cinematic era. Recommended for ages 8+ 

Tickets: $15 / $11 senior and students / $9 youth (ages 3–17) / free for MoMI members at the Senior/Student level and above. There is a $1.50 transaction fee per ticket for all online purchases. The cost of admission may be applied toward a same-day purchase of a membership. 

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