Alistair Fullarton Movies
George Lucas produced and Jim Henson directed this gothic fantasy which pits living and breathing actors Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie (who, along with Trevor Jones, provides the film's music) against a motley collection of Muppet monsters. The film centers upon teenage Sarah (Connelly), who lives in a fantasy world of myth and magic, evil spells, and wondrous enchantment. She is baby-sitting her little brother when she cavalierly wishes that goblins would take him away. She gets her wish, and a coterie of goblins abduct him. She then encounters Jareth (David Bowie), the ruler of a mystical world one step removed from reality. He tells Sarah that the only way to get her brother back is to find her way through a M.C. Escher-like labyrinth and find the castle at the center. As she makes her way through the maze, she faces a number of horrific challenges (like the Bog of Eternal Stench) before she finds her way to the gravity-defying castle, where her brother is being held by the evil goblins. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Starring:
- David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, (more)
- 1976
In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Mask of Mandragora," both the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) are slated to die at the hands of the Renaissance-era religious coven, The Brotherhood of Demnos. Arriving in the Brotherhood's palace, the Doctor steels himself for a showdown with coven leader Hieronymous (Norman Jones) -- while the Mandragora Helix, which has been using Hieronymous as a pawn in a scheme to take over the world, awaits the outcome of this final battle. An omnimous warning caps the last scene of "The Mask of Mandragora, Episode 4," which was written by Terrance Dicks and first aired on September 25, 1976. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, (more)
- 1976
In the third episode of the four-part story "The Mask of Mandragora," the Doctor (Tom Baker) remains in Renaissance Italy, where the Brotherhood of Demnos, acting under orders from the Mandragora Helix, continue in their efforts to take over the world. As the Powers of Darkness envelope the earth, the Doctor is imprisoned and subjected to the most hideous of tortures -- while Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) is prepared for human sacrifice. Originally telecast on September 18, 1976, "The Mask of Mandragora, Episode 3" was written by Terrance Dicks. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Elisabeth Sladen, Gareth Armstrong, (more)
- 1976
In the second episode of the four-part story "The Mask of Mandragora," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) find themselves trapped in the Italian village of San Martino in the 15th century. The village is held in the grip of terror by an ancient religious coven called the Brotherhood of Demnos -- which, in turn, is under the control of the Mandragora Helix, an entity been on conquering the world. Norman Jones is cast as Hieronymus, leader of the Brotherhood. Originally telecast on September 11, 1976, "The Mask of Mandragora, Episode 2" was written by Terrance Dicks. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, (more)
- 1976
Doctor Who inaugurated its 14th season on September 4, 1976, with episode one of the four-part "The Mask of Mandragora." The Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) are hijacked by a mysterious power source. Deposited in Renaissance Italy, the two time travelers are forced to match wits with the frighteningly formidable Mandragora Helix, which intends to conquer the earth with "a little help from their friends." "The Mask of Mandragora, Episode 1" was written by Terrance Dicks. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, (more)
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