Labyrinth
1986 · Directed by Jim Henson
A teenager accidentally wishes her baby brother away to the Goblin King, who is David Bowie in the most Bowie costume ever filmed. Henson's last feature.
Why It's Cult
Labyrinth is what happens when Jim Henson, George Lucas, and David Bowie walk into a room. The Muppet Workshop was at full power. The script had songs. Bowie's pants became a generational topic. A whole subset of the audience had their sexuality formed by this movie and are honest about it.
The Plot, Officially
Teenager Sarah is forced by her father and her stepmother to babysit her baby brother Toby while they are outside home. Toby does not stop crying and Sarah wishes that her stepbrother be taken by the Goblin King Jareth. Out of the blue, Toby stops crying and when Sarah looks for him in the cradle, she learns that her wish was granted and the Goblin King Jareth has taken him to his castle in the Goblin City in the middle of a labyrinth. Sarah repents and asks Jareth to give Toby back; but the Goblin King tells her that she has to rescue her brother before midnight. Soon Sarah teams up with some allies. Will they rescue Toby in time?
Starring
David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud
Where to Watch
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