National Film Vault

FILM NOTES

Jim Henson's Labyrinth was released in 1986 through TriStar Pictures, produced in collaboration with George Lucas and featuring creature designs from the Jim Henson Company's workshop alongside David Bowie's original score. Though its theatrical run was modest, the film built a devoted following over subsequent decades and stands as a landmark of practical puppetry and fantasy filmmaking from that era.

This cell, titled Ludo, captures a close-up sequence of the beloved creature shot from below, emphasizing his shaggy brown fur, curved horns, and formidable claws against a dark background. Across three near-continuous frames, Ludo's clawed hand grows increasingly prominent, preserving the tactile, handcrafted quality that made the character one of the film's most enduring creations.