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The film begins as a teenage girl named Sarah has to babysit her younger brother named Toby. A native girl who indulges herself in fantasies and daydreams, Sarah dislikes always having to be responsible for her kid brother. In a moment of annoyance, she wishes the Goblin King would steal him away forever. She is horrified when her wish is actually granted.

She then plunges into the labyrinth in order to save her brother. While Jareth, the Goblin King, watches Sarah with great interest. She carefully navigates her way through the complex maze. She is assisted in her quest by many strange characters, including a dwarf named Hoggle,the miniature fox, brave Sir Didymus and the gentle giant Ludo.

It's very easy to fall under the spell of a movie like Labyrinth, because it taps into our ideas, dreams, and illusions. The film also boasted innovative puppetry creations for the numerous creatures that populated its fantasy world, making it an even more mesmerizing and unique movie experience. This movie was released in 1986.

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