Gelflings Explained (The Dark Crystal)

[@RicardoMoralesMassin]

The Dark Cristal is a beautiful, organic and magic world. Peppered with SO MUCH death.

[@grayman735]

Omg yes brutal death...

[@unclelou4839]

Much like our world.

[@rotopope]

Watching that original Skek emperor crumble was amazing as a 5 year old.

[@rotopope]

@MunroM84 I assumed the satanic panic ended in the 80s. I guess some people just never move on?

[@easygrin1127]

Actually we only see 7 deaths onscreen in the movie... The emperor and the wisest of the Mystics.. or Uru... then the 2 bunny runner things with poal legs ... The scientist and his counterpart and Kira but she comes back to life...

[@03snafubar31]

Three movies in the 80's that were ahead of their time: The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and Legend.

[@cappygolucky]

Montemayor USMC never ending story

[@yourmom69179]

Don't forget...The Last Unicorn & The Hobbit (animated films).

[@kypie8]

Yes!!!

[@Neoentrophy]

Its a great film, really under rated. Has a great lore, a dark undertone and great effects. A real shame its not better known

[@Neyonius]

Jim Henson Studios is great like that, masterful puppet makers, I'm a little worried the Netflix revival might rely too heavily on CGI. I love the movie, so I'll definitely watch the series, but I'm cautiously skeptical.

[@easygrin1127]

Well maybe for the better... Starwars&Marvel comics?

[@easygrin1127]

@@Neyonius as long as they do the story justice..

[@athena8402]

"Another world. Another time. In the Age of Wonder."......The age of the 80s. I Fell in love with the beautiful story, breathtaking scenery, and magical world of The Dark Crystal when I first saw the film as an 11 year old and I have grown to love even more with every time I watch it!! I love the courage of the Gelfling characters, Jen and Kira, and the whole course of their journey to heal the Dark Crystal and fulfill the prophecy. Im so glad to see more fans of The Dark Crystal. :)

[@yourmom69179]

The Crystal Method used those words on one of their songs. The song is badass btw...

[@mathiaskrauss1184]

SAME with me !

[@deanhall4064]

The Dark Crystal from 1982 is an amazing film it's so imaginative and beautiful it's testament to the genius of the great Jim Henson. I for one can't wait for the prequel to air on Netflix

[@thequestor5679]

Me H, your voice is pretty close to the narrator of the movie. That in itself in my opinion is nostalgic. The Dark Crystal is one of my all-time favorite movies and something that I look forward to watching with my kids. It gets more enjoyable with age, and I greatly look forward to more videos about the universe of The Dark Crystal. Keep up the great work 👍

[@mikefiore1058]

I am so excited for the Netflix series, and I'm thrilled you're following it so closely. I'd love to see more lore videos, maybe delve into some of the comics a bit? Keep up the great work H!

[@easygrin1127]

Yes lets hope Netflix gets more gems like this (granted if it turns out to be so)

[@MandaSH838]

I was so scared of this movie I only watched it again a few years ago and fell in love... the new netflix show is so amazing aswell I guess that's why I am on youtube to find out more !

[@ChaosMaker6]

Finding out there was another Dark Crystal coming out to me is amazing. Knowing one of my favorite YouYubers has made a video on it more.. Even better. Thanks Mr. H , I'm looking forward to this..

[@paulfahy9101]

Shout out to Fizzgig !!

[@unclelou4839]

We named one of our pups after him! (He's 13 now.)

[@paulfahy9101]

@@unclelou4839 respect to you my brother , give him a pat on the head for me !!

[@dolcefrill]

‘Screams’ AAAAAARRREE

[@moneymrcrabs6814]

No

[@justanotherguy2120]

To me this is a dream come true. I'm literally counting the days till August 30th. I'm 35 now, I've loved the movie since I was a kid. It will be heartbreaking to see the massacre of the Gelflings, yet at the same time I'm super excited to see it. I wonder if those old ruins in the movie will be shown as a populated place, and if we'll see the deaths Kira mentions she smells in the castle. I wonder if we'll see a prologue where the crystal gets cracked. There's so much I'm excited for and curious about.

[@justinbradshaw5112]

Brilliant film...Went to see it on my fifth birthday, and had to cover my eyes a few times watching it in the cinema. Some scenes scared the brown stuff out of me. But, I still loved the movie. It shares some common themes with Star Wars Saga.

[@ProffesionalZombie12]

First off: I beg your pardon but I am 23 and the Dark Crystal is one of my favorite movies, it is also my boyfriend's favorite movie and my 18 yr. old and 26 yr. old friend's favorite movie. I've been super excited for this ever since it was teased. I'm so glad it's finally coming to fruition.

[@MrHReviews]

Ok. Not really the point to the video, but sure, well done for knowing what it is. :/

[@ProffesionalZombie12]

@@MrHReviews Ugh sorry. I get snappy when someone insinuates the younger "demographic" is culturally illiterate. Either way: Super excited for the TV show. Am also hoping to see how they meld puppetry and CGI in it.

[@TosaSamurai]

ProffesionalZombie12 that wasn’t said in any capacity it’s an older movie it was new when I was a child most younger ppl haven’t seen most older movies just like when I was a kid you had to watch tcm to watch older Charlie Chaplin movies. And most younger ppl now haven’t seen those either it’s not a slight it’s a fact. And not knowing about something isn’t a slight everyone starts not knowing anything and older movies are one of those things.

[@el_guapo1318]

the nostalgia is real. I am so looking forward to this. ….I feel like re-watching the original now....just gotta find my dvd….

[@kerryleigh3220]

Im so happy you did this and gave it such an accurate review, the film is a great film, a film of my childhood that is so beloved to me even more so as an adult! I have just found your channel, now subscribed, i would love you to do another one of my childhood favourites company of wolves! I would love to hear your interpretation of this tale retold again and again! Keep up the good work

[@unclelou4839]

I've been looking VERY forward to this.....saw the Dark Crystal in the theater when I was 9 and fell in love immediately. A wonderful, unique film.

[@valariehood6837]

i feel like this is a great step forward with reviving so many other amazing henson productions!! crossing my fingers for a possible labyrinth revival??

[@DempseySR30]

That movie was Nightmare fuel for me when I was a kid

[@higherthanmars7076]

Yo when i was very young i always spent time at my grandmas and we always chose the dark crystal

[@easygrin1127]

The bigbird rape scene with the Chamberlain..

[@calebwynnyk232]

same. didn't stop me from watching it probably every day (for shame). my mom took away my vhs copy because i had nightmares about it. mostly about the emperor dying (and my mom, because she's a smoker and his face turned into an ashtray). good old 80s rated G-PG movies

[@Biocreech]

Wish the Jim Henson guys made more dark, mature stuff like this.

[@eDDyL666]

been waiting for this for years!

[@bordatwork]

This movie was a highlight of my childhood and I can't wait for the Netflix show! Thanks for doing these vids, there's a whole generation that needs to see this movie.

[@shmick19]

The film was immense. This is so nostalgic. More please!

[@VearonTheOwl]

CHAMBERLAIN! HANDS OFF MY SCEPTER!!!

[@FoolKillerDread]

I was a huge fan of Henson's works at the time, The Muppet Show, The Muppet movies, Fraggle Rock Etc. I saw the Dark Crystal in theaters when it came out & was an instant fan & recently picked up the 4K version on Disc. I too hope, they stick to the lore, & don't muck it up, considering the parties involved.

[@prieatknight]

Such a glorious and beautiful film. For you youngsters, you will love it!

[@jordantucker9799]

Thank you so much for doing this. Not very many youtubers have this, it should be more actively known of.

[@silkycherry]

Thank you for making this video Mr H. I bought, World of The Dark Crystal book yesterday with very good art work.

[@sickistartform1]

One of my top 10 movies of all time. Props to Netflix, they have a bottomless bank balance, so it'll be amazing, they'll only use the best of the best to make it brilliant :) I have faith in NF :)

[@markfields7622]

There's so many Fantastic elements within this world, so much to cover and talk about.

[@cappygolucky]

This is so many people’s childhood - So much nostalgia

[@iksarguards]

The story of how a race of peaceful fairy-like folk are tossed into enormous woven baskets atop the backs of Lovecraftian nightmare crab-monsters and systematically exterminated at the behest of their shrieking, hedonistic, foppish lizard-man overlords. How uplifting

[@jamesrobinson1214]

I guess that since I saw this movies in theaters as a teenager, I am outside your usual demographic. Yes. I love this movie. The imagery is beautiful. The practical effects are something not seen in recent decades and I would love to see the new production stay true to that imagery and story. I can’t wait.

[@JJR93]

I was definitely obsessed with the original movie in Middle School....I watched it multiple times, read the novelization, bought the comic book and the crappy Apple ][+ animated RPG (with full text commands) based on it as well. The Gelflings inspired me to concentrate on playing Elves in D&D with my friends in High School. Kira was one of my boyhood fantasy crushes ;-)

[@mathiaskrauss1184]

To me very similar... Watched the movie March 1983 when I was 16; and still (for example) spelling Kira´s name is a little bit a sacred thing to me....

[@edwinnova5957]

Mr. H ~ Great video and I would suggest to try doing a video on the artist Brian Froud and how he helped Jim Henson develop the Concept Art for the film ~ Happy Holidays =)

[@MikefromTexas1]

Dark Crystal was fuckin' awesome, I grew up with that film.

[@charliemartin-k7m]

I don't think all the Gelflings where killed I think they where hiding just like the mystics are in The Last Resistance.

[@athena8402]

Thank you for explaining the origin of the characters in The Dark Crystal and the universe of Thra!!

[@jueleeocasio2468]

Soooooooo excited, such a favorite when I was a kid.

[@easygrin1127]

One of the most original stories of fantasy. Let hope the tv show will be made with the same love. And it is the best Henson movie ever

[@Christina-mn7np]

It's a pity that this film didn't get the love it deserved at the time it was released. Beautiful, dark, and amazing. Just as you said Mr H this film holds a special place in the hearts of many, including myself.

[@10shu]

thank you for this video :)

[@HitoRein]

This is my childhood movie. Im so excited for the new one to come out.

[@esbell9599]

Hello Mr. H, thank you for your cool videos; what is the name of the music used in this video? ive heard it in quite a few other videos on youtube but not mentioned in the descriptions............with best regards and good day

[@Classiccartoonarchives]

Aughra is the one that gave the gelfling women the wings. In the prequel comics there are stories between some chapters that explain things like that. You are right about the rumors with the cloud anf such, but this was presented as the actual explanation

[@mathiaskrauss1184]

Thanks! You did a really fine exlanation aboutthe Gelflings. --Unfortunately, Netflix didn´t go along with the movie´s laws in some cases.

[@bluenightgrinner8620]

Jim Henson. What a genius! All before cgi. This is an adult movie, or was supposed to be. Well I guess, like the Brother's Grimm, it has darkness and death in it. But censors and the executives had to cut a lot out to get a PG rating. I hope Netflix get the "essence" right.

[@crazyramus]

Why was it that Kira knew what dreamfasting was and Jen didn’t? The podlings could not have taught her they don’t have the ability. Could she be older then Jen and has memory of dreamfasting with her family? Also how does she know boys don’t have wings and girls only do but Jen didn’t know that? How does she know more about being a gelfling then he does? If she lost her family at a young age too. Did the podlings teach her about her race ? Why didn’t the uru teach Jen about gelflings? Are the females in the gelfling race the more intellectually higher ones? Just some thoughts 🙂

[@mindamccoy9689]

She lost her parents at an older age than him. Also she knew podlings who probably told her about gelflings. Gens upbringing was very sheltered.

[@harleyquinn5774]

The Podlings taught Kira how to speak the Gelfling language and of her people. The Gelflings and Podlings were not isolated from one another.

[@blondetapperware8289]

Please discuss the prequel book series and maybe more gelfling cultutre! It's super good.

[@MrThystleblum1]

Could you cover the Uru, and start covering the Netflix material?

[@daviddiaz529]

Came back to this video after your review of the Prequel. You called it.

[@theprincipalofficer_1]

Is Jim Henson studios playing a part in this?

[@d2thezdeezee113]

Also females bleed bubblegum pink and males bleed red. There is a scene when Rhians dad Gets his scar and he bleeds red. Not hubba bubba pink

[@Rockstar_19921]

I loved the dark crystal movie growing up as a kid. Now I wanna watch it again 🤩🤩

[@wilde4945]

Brilliant video! Well done!

[@w7100]

2:30 Olgra gave the females their wings, good research there

[@redhydra2871]

Aughra*

[@Sagitta62]

I seen it twice at the movies back in the 80's I really like it

[@10dev785]

Scared me as a kid. Those designs of the hours creatures were scary looking

[@CT-nb5lm]

EVERYONE Should watch this. download it. If someone needs help downloading it for free then i'll assist em. I got it when I 1st heard about it's comeback & wanted my 11 year old daughter to watch it.. (she thought it was too scary & weird UGH) but this 44 year old absolutely loved The Dark Crystal when it dropped back in the day. I was 8 years old when I saw it & loved it & was terrified of the Seksis.. *Was also scared of The Goblin King! Even though it was David Bowie. ;D

[@ratbyte7605]

Please keep making Dark Crystal videos!!!

[@brettlearmonth1129]

Childhood classic 🖒🍻🍀🍁

[@easygrin1127]

Or Kira couldn't fly while holding Jen as maybe males were very heavy?

[@dredcom30]

Dark Crystal is one of fav classic movie I been looking for it to buy to add to my favorite movies to own. the Landstrider are the weirdest an yet fast

[@Plotspider]

I saw at a Hastings once (when they were a thing) there was a book by or about Jim Henson's world of the Dark Crystal. It had some amazing stuff in there and this world was incredibly deep. If they don't Star Wars it up too much, or give it over to Disney, then this could really be something special. Unfortunately, the Jim Henson company, I think, is largely in the clutches of Disney.

[@existenceisrelative]

Time is so confusing in this world. Either absolutely everything is immortal, or else everything is happening ridiculously quickly.

[@brbrbuckeye]

Was the Chamberlin really wanting peace or was he just lying? Would he have acted differently had the been willing to come to the castle?

[@Luciferkrist]

I want to know about the Dark Crystal itself, is it native to the world, was it brought with the 'aliens'?

[@biguy617]

Luciferkrist The Crystal is part of the planet Thra. It is connected the planet's environment.

[@lelboifizz9732]

I was terrified of the skeksies for years after I saw this film

[@miltonvalenzuelasr.5350]

OMG aren't those the likenesses of the three main characters of the prequel on the wall Jen looks at that foretells the prophecy???

[@nfigs]

Do one of the gelfling clans

[@driftertravels928]

One of my favourite films growing up, this video makes me want to watch it again now :) Not looking forward to the remake though.

[@Ridley369]

As has been stated, it's not a remake, it's the prequel. And what's not to look forward to? There's no CGI, so I don't see any reason for pessimism.

[@zzzombie888]

The Dark Crystal also has one of the most amazing scores of all fantasy films ever.

[@fatalgravity]

I loved this movie as a kid

[@ray-0249]

This truly is a sad movie once they pass that’s it, their race is forever gone, but it’s also a beautiful film.

[@LocalHeretic-ck1kd]

I saw that! Beautiful movie.

[@neiyoko]

I know you review movies and such but I was wondering if you could review the comic book sequel to the Dark Crystal. I've did a quick read of it and it didn't seem to bad. I believe its 12 issues long.

[@toomanyaccounts]

i think you mean prequel not sequel. the sequel was to labyrinth

[@neiyoko]

@@@toomanyaccounts no theres a sequel. It takes place yeeeeaaaars after the movie. www.slashfilm.com/the-dark-crystal-sequel/ it was going to be a movie but it never made it so it was turned into a comic series.

[@toomanyaccounts]

@@neiyoko www.darkcrystal.com/encyclopedia_powerofthedc.php came out in 2017. there was a comic book prequel which the last volume had a gelfing figure out how to kill those crab creatures and was going to lead an armed resistance.

[@1stPCFerret]

After release of the original movie, it was rumored that there was a more involved backstory, coded into the name "Gelfling." The suffix "-ling" means small or diminutive; the letters G. E. L. F. stand for: *G* enetically- *E* ngineered *L* ife- *F* orm

[@jdfigs5916]

Can you do some on the gelfling clans

[@orinanime]

Excellent video! I love the mythology of the Dark Crystal have you read any of the books and prequel material? Such as The World of the Dark Crystal? Or Shadows Of The Dark Crystal? Or the Legends of the Dark Crystal? Or Dark Crystal: Creation Myths?

[@vj9021]

Did enjoy JH's darker movies this & Labyrinth, not too scary for kids. Wanted sequels to both, especially Labyrinth. It taped into need for something more as you grow up & Bowie was amazing. Have tried to watch series, bit of a muddled plotting of story. Found a nail biting situation moment in movie was given a different choice I didn't see why, still brilliant look just a longer pilot would have helped re-connect with the world of the Dark Crystal. 🧑‍🎤👨‍🎤👩‍🎤

[@999YCM]

Beautiful

[@Sawrattan]

Please no spoilers for me, but I'm certain Jen and Kira are the descendants of Deet and Rian. Physically they really combine the two more than the other Gelfling.

[@simplestrum]

So.... the evil Emperor has not yet crumbled to dust in his bed during this part of The Age of Strife. Yes...I'd love to see firsthand how he implements his tyranny, his cruelty... and his genocide of the Gelfling race. I like him already.

[@pastrychan5659]

I'm 17 and I grew up watching The Dark Crystal, because my mom was an amazing af mom. But it was really sad when I got all excited and tried to talk to my friends about The new series and they were just like "....what?" And when I showed them the old movie they said it looked weird and creepy ;-;

[@ryansnell2256]

I remember watching that when I was a kid. It was kind of creepy when I was younger.

[@jameswhite7629]

Who thinks Bjork is Gelfling?

[@williamcrowe2576]

Have you covered the Podlings yet?

[@vgernyc]

There was supposed to have been a sequel to the Dark Crystal called The Power of the Dark Crystal but it never came to be. However it was made into a 12 part comic that one can buy on Amazon.

[@landfair123]

When my daughter was young and I first showed her the movie in 2003 she was terrified of the Skecsises. Sorry I spelled it wrong.

[@RedwoodTheElf]

Keep in mind that the "uru" are only ever called "mystics" in the movie. They are only called the "Uru" in the background/behind the scenes info.

[@MrHReviews]

And comics

[@shaggyragdoll5070]

Where do I watch this movie, Mr. H?

[@toomanyaccounts]

dvd or bluray

[@aliahpersonous2893]

The Skeksis gave my sibling nightmares

[@SoundBlackRecordings]

There must have been more than 2 surviving because there were Gelfling and Fireling later in the comics. Unless all the Gelfling descended from Jen & Kira.

[@paulhoad9010]

7.20 into the video the 3 Gelflings on the wall are the characters from the series ! !

[@higherthanmars7076]

You must be onto something

[@renato360a]

Oh no!! I didn't know anything about this before the series was released.. All of a sudden KZbin recommends this Mr H video from a year ago and he opens it by saying there are only 2 Gelflins left.... biggest spoiler of my life 😅

[@MrHReviews]

sorry!

[@KlaxontheImpailr]

I like the legend where the girl visits aughura and she gives her the wings by stabbing the girl with two feathers.

[@johnthecrazed5679]

I haven’t seen this film in a long time.

[@killiondace5411]

I hope the age of resitance does good so we can get the other sequel for the dark crystal

[@shimerrill8105]

Jinn x Kiera forever ! 💗

[@emilengen7825]

They look terrifying.

[@ShadeMeadows]

My Favorite Movie~ ;)