description The Worm (Labyrinth) Overview
The Worm is a small puppet character encountered by Sarah near the beginning of Jim Henson's fantasy film Labyrinth. Living in the wall outside the entrance to the maze, he speaks with Sarah and gives her directions during her search for the labyrinth. His remarks do not clearly explain the route and contribute to the scene's comic misunderstanding.
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Who voices the Worm in Labyrinth?
The Worm is voiced by British character actor Timothy Bateson, whose Cockney greeting of 'Ello!' opens the scene. The character appears just once, in Jim Henson's 1986 film, when Sarah reaches the entrance to the labyrinth.
What does the Worm say to Sarah in Labyrinth?
He invites her to 'come inside and meet the missus' and tries to point her toward the castle. His well-meant directions send her off the direct route, extending her journey through the maze in the 1986 film.
Is the Worm in Labyrinth a Jim Henson puppet?
Yes. He appears in Labyrinth, the 1986 fantasy directed by Jim Henson and executive produced by George Lucas, with conceptual design by artist Brian Froud. The small wall-dwelling creature is performed as a hand puppet in his single scene.
Does the Worm help Sarah or get her lost?
He genuinely tries to help, offering directions and hospitality, but he inadvertently steers her the wrong way through the wall entrance. The detour is part of the running theme in the 1986 film that the labyrinth rarely offers a straight path to Jareth's castle.
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