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Rumpelstiltskin
In the 1400s, Rumpelstiltskin is imprisoned inside a small jade figurine. In modern-day Los Angeles, the recently widowed wife of a police officer, with baby in tow, finds her way into a witch's shop and purchases a certain figurine, resulting in the cackling beast being freed and demanding possession of the baby.
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Plot Summary
In this dark fantasy, a young woman is tricked into a dangerous pact with a malevolent imp. To save her child, she must spin straw into gold, a task only Rumpelstiltskin can help her accomplish. However, his price is steep, and the stakes are higher than she could ever imagine.
Critical Reception
The 1995 film 'Rumpelstiltskin' received a mixed reception. While some critics appreciated its attempt at a darker, more adult-oriented take on the classic fairy tale, others found its plot convoluted and its execution lacking. The creature effects and Rumpelstiltskin's performance were often highlighted, but the overall narrative struggled to find a consistent tone.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gothic atmosphere and disturbing creature design.
Criticized for an uneven tone that struggled to balance fairy tale wonder with horror elements.
Clive Revill's performance as Rumpelstiltskin was often cited as a standout, though not enough to elevate the film.
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Fun Fact
The film's creature effects were handled by Steve Johnson's XFX, a company known for its work on many iconic horror and fantasy films, including 'Ghostbusters' and 'Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth'.
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