7. IT WAS FRANK OZ’S DIRECTORIAL DEBUT.
Along with the well-known puppeteer performing as Aughra and Chamberlain in the film, Oz accepted Henson’s offer to co-direct the film. Oz evaluated that Henson helmed “70 percent” of the film. Having two directors was so confounding and slowed things down for the group so much that an assistant director was tasked with appraising Henson and Oz that everyone wanted Henson to direct himself. He refused the request.
8. SIX PERFORMERS WERE OPERATING EACH CREATURE AT THE SAME TIME.
It took six individuals to work the animatronic Skeksiscreatures. While two were stuffed in the winged animal like body, there were four others who dealt with a stage underneath the surface. A group of performers worked for at least six months before shooting even started.
9. THE MOST COMPLICATED SCENES WERE SHOT FIRST.
Shooting started on April 15, 1981. One of the primary scenes shot was the enormous confrontation amongst Jen and Kira and the Skeksis in the Crystal Chamber.
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