The article reviews Jim Henson's 1969 experimental TV movie 'The Cube,' describing it as a mind-bending, proto-'Black Mirror' work that diverges from his typical Muppet style. Produced for NBC's 'Experiment in Television' anthology, the 53-minute bottle film showcases Henson's willingness to tackle surreal and mature subject matter.
Background
Jim Henson is globally renowned for creating 'The Muppets' and 'The Dark Crystal,' but he also produced early experimental works before achieving mainstream fame with puppetry.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Jun 29, 2026 at 12:30 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10