Labyrinth at 40, David Bowie remembered in new oral history
musicJun 16, 2026983
A new oral history marks the 40th anniversary of Jim Henson's Labyrinth and revisits David Bowie’s role as Jareth the Goblin King. The feature compiles first-person recollections from the film's cast and crew about on-set collaborations, practical puppetry, and Bowie’s singular, often divisive performance. It details how Bowie shaped Jareth through music, costume, and improvisation and how the film moved from mixed 1986 reviews to enduring cult status. Those behind-the-scenes stories matter because they highlight Bowie's creative range and Jim Henson's hands-on visual effects that continue to influence fantasy filmmaking.
