The Dark Crystal

Name: The Dark Crystal
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Released: 1982

PGUnited States rating19821h 33mAdventure, Family, Fantasy

A young hero named Jen travels across a strange and beautiful land to find a missing piece of a magical crystal. Along the way, he meets a friend and must face a group of powerful rulers who want to use the crystal's power for themselves. It is a grand adventure set in a world filled with unique creatures and mystical landscapes.

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What's in it

Scary: Strong
Violence: Strong
Language: None
Rude humour: None
Sad themes: Strong
Pace: Gentle; The film features long takes and a slow deliberate atmosphere typical of high fantasy puppetry. Estimated

Scary moments

Approx.ScaryThe Garthim, which are large crab-like creatures, hunt the main characters through a swamp.
Approx.ScaryThe Skeksis use a machine to drain life essence from small creatures.
Approx.IntenseA character is stabbed during a confrontation in the crystal chamber.
Approx.ScaryThe Mystic Alchemist is consumed by flames in a rocky area.

Talk about it after

1What did you think about the different types of creatures living on the planet Thra?
2How did Jen and Kira show courage while they were on their journey?
3Why is it important to protect the environment and the balance of nature?