🦉 The Film That Nearly BROKE Jim Henson

150 puppet characters, David Bowie, George Lucas — and nobody came to see it.

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150 puppet characters, David Bowie, George Lucas — and nobody came to see it.

✦ Cult Classics ✦ Jim Henson and David Bowie Made a Film Nobody Knew What to Do With Nobody could agree on what Labyrinth was — a children's film, a musical, a fantasy, a David Bowie vehicle. Jim Henson thought it was all of those things. The studio wasn't so sure. ◆   ◆   ◆ Subject: Enhanced Measures for Your Security Assurance Greetings from the Security Team, We are reaching out with important information to bolster your account’s security framework. Your active participation in securing your digital presence is paramount, and we are steadfast in our commitment to augment this endeavor. **Reinforcing Our Security Collaboration** Your engagement in fortifying your account is indispensable. We highly appreciate your vigilance and recognize the profound impact it has on ensuring a secure community for everyone involved. Together, we can cultivate a robust defense against potential threats. **Our Assurance of Your Safety** To safeguard your information, we have deployed a comprehensive array of security enhancements: - **Cutting-Edge Encryption Methods**: We employ the latest encryption technologies, rendering unauthorized data access virtually impossible. - **24/7 Threat Monitoring**: Our systems are under constant surveillance, enabling prompt identification and neutralization of any suspicious activities. - **Frequent Security Enhancements**: We routinely upgrade our security protocols to counteract emerging threats effectively. **Your Active Role in Security Management** Your participation is crucial to maintaining the integrity of your account: - **Strong Password Practices**: By adopting complex and unique passwords, you substantially mitigate the risk of unauthorized entry. - **Phishing Awareness**: Your ability to identify phishing schemes is critical. Always confirm the legitimacy of communications. - **Diligent Account Monitoring**: Regularly reviewing your account activity can swiftly highlight any anomalies. - **Utilizing Multi-Factor Authentication**: Enabling MFA adds a robust layer of defense, further securing your account from potential breaches. **Our Promise of Support** Our support team is readily available to assist with any security concerns you may have. Do not hesitate to reach out for guidance or support whenever necessary. **Addressing Security Anomalies** If you detect any irregularities or have reservations regarding your account’s security, please contact our support team promptly. Indications of suspicious activity may include: - Attempts to access your account from unrecognized devices or locations. - Unauthorized modifications to account settings. - Unexpected notifications or communications. In the event of suspicious activity, we may implement temporary account restrictions to safeguard your interests, notifying you via your registered email for verification purposes. Rest assured, we will never solicit sensitive information such as passwords or complete credit card details via email. **Our Gratitude for Your Trust** We are deeply appreciative of the trust you place in us by being a valued member of our community. Your proactive approach to security is crucial and deeply valued. Thank you for your unwavering vigilance and cooperation. Sincerely, The Security Team Labyrinth was Jim Henson's most personal project and his most devastating commercial failure — he died four years later still believing it was the best thing he'd ever made. The film came about because Jim Henson had been trying for years to make something that combined the puppet artistry of The Muppets with a genuine cinematic fantasy world. He brought in Terry Jones of Monty Python to write the script, George Lucas to produce, and David Bowie — who had never acted in a family film and whose casting made absolutely no sense on paper — to play Jareth, the Goblin King. Bowie wrote all five of his own songs for the film, including Magic Dance, in about three weeks. He was paid $1 million and a percentage of the profits; because the film flopped, the percentage was worth nothing. The production built over 150 puppet characters and shot for six months at Elstree Studios in London. Jennifer Connelly, who was fifteen during filming, has said that Bowie was enormously professional and kind on set, and that she was terrified of almost everything else — the puppets, the scale of the production, the pressure of carrying a film at that age. The film opened in June 1986 to mixed reviews and a disappointing $12.9 million domestic gross. Henson was devastated. Henson died in 1990. In the years since, Labyrinth has sold tens of millions of copies on home video and developed one of the most devoted cult followings of any film from that decade. ✦ Did You Know? David Bowie kept a copy of the film at his home and reportedly watched it with his children regularly. He never publicly discussed whether he considered it a success or a failure. © 2026 The Queue Review

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