Labyrinth (1986 film)

1986 fantasy film directed by Jim Henson. Puppets play most of the roles. Two notable exceptions are Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) and Jareth the Goblin King (David Bowie, who wrote and performed several songs for the film).

Sara wishes for goblins to take away her screaming baby brother, but when they do she must find her way to the center of a fantastic labyrinth and bring her back. Jareth tries to confuse, frighten and seduce her, but she learns to rely on her own strength and overcomes his power.

Costume designer Brian Froud and screenwriter Terry Jones collaborated on a book depicting some of the incidental creatures from the film. Froud's infant son played Sara's brother in the movie.

The filmmakers acknowledged several influences, including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Maurice Sendak and M.C. Escher.