The Dark Crystal (1982)

Jim Henson’s eerie masterpiece still feels otherworldly decades later. Set in a dying world ruled by vulture-like Skeksis, a young Gelfling sets out to restore balance by healing the broken Crystal of Truth. The puppetry is astonishing — tactile, alive, and somehow spiritual. It’s a fairytale told with mythic weight and uncanny artistry.

Rating: 5/5