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The Dark Crystal (1982)

Directed by Jim Henson, Frank Oz · Cinematography by Oswald Morris

PG93 min65 frames

AdventureFamilyFantasy

Another world, another time... in the age of wonder.

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The Dark Crystal (1982) movie still: medium — Two puppet creatures sit together against a textured, light-colored stone wall. The male character has…The Dark Crystal (1982) movie still: closeup — A stone-walled cave environment features textured rock faces behind the subject. A three-eyed…The Dark Crystal (1982) movie still: closeup — A creature with long hair and large eyes stands in a dark environment. The figure holds a hand near…The Dark Crystal (1982) movie still: medium — A dark, textured interior features gnarled wood-like walls and a bowl of green liquid. An aged…The Dark Crystal (1982) movie still: medium — A group of puppets plays instruments inside a darkened, weathered hollow tree interior. The puppets…The Dark Crystal (1982) movie still: wide — A rugged cliffside features stacked rock formations covered in thick vines and plant growth. A wide…The Dark Crystal (1982) movie still: wide — A dark, vaulted stone chamber features intricate carvings on the walls and floors. Multiple hooded…The Dark Crystal (1982) movie still: medium — Seven elaborate bird-like creatures stand behind a long table draped in dark red velvet. They feature…The Dark Crystal (1982) movie still: medium — A dark rocky grotto features a large stone relief sculpture of a creature's face. A small figure…The Dark Crystal (1982) movie still: wide — A dark subterranean stone chamber features circular alcoves built into the rock walls. Several shrouded,…The Dark Crystal (1982) movie still: medium — A dark, rocky interior space illuminated by a thin, glowing horizontal beam of light. Two shaggy,…The Dark Crystal (1982) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit, dark space houses a large, textured avian puppet creature. The creature turns its head…The Dark Crystal (1982) movie still: establishing — A rocky desert landscape sits under a sky with multiple glowing celestial objects. Dark stone…The Dark Crystal (1982) movie still: wide — A stone hall features carved, textured walls and a high, vaulted ceiling. Several translucent, glowing…The Dark Crystal (1982) movie still: wide — A subterranean cavern filled with damp rock formations and hanging stalactites. Two small, humanoid…The Dark Crystal (1982) movie still: establishing — A dark gothic spire rises in the foreground against a dim, overcast sunset sky. Several bats fly…
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The Dark Crystal — official trailer

What is The Dark Crystal about?

On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and restore order to his world, before the grotesque race of Skeksis find and use the crystal for evil.

Where can you watch The Dark Crystal?

US availability for The Dark Crystal (1982). Data by JustWatch, listings on TMDB. Availability changes — check the provider for current listings.

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What does the cinematography of The Dark Crystal look like?

Across 65 sampled frames, The Dark Crystal builds its coverage from wide compositions (40% of the sample), with medium shots (31%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Oswald Morris keeps 46% of it in soft, low-key light. 40% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Vintage glass shapes the frame. The production design places the film in a fantasy world.

What is the color palette of The Dark Crystal?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of The Dark Crystal (1982) are #332e2a, #564f4b, #281512, #4f4639, #121014, #493830 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

  • #332e2a
  • #564f4b
  • #281512
  • #4f4639
  • #121014
  • #493830

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