Of all Disney animated features, there is none more obscure than The Black Cauldron. Released in 1985, this film tells the story of a young man named Taran who must protect Hen Wen, a magical pig, who knows the location of the mystical black cauldron. Taran and Hen Wen must find this dark magic cauldron before The Evil Horned King, a diabolical tyrant, seizes it to wield its ultimate power. The story is loosely based on Lloyd Alexander’s The Chonicles of Prydain (a great series to read for those who love the fantasy genre).
The official synopsis is: “Whoever releases the mysterious Black Cauldron’s power will be invincible! The fearsome Horned King will do anything to possess it, but he is challenged by the most unlikely adversary – a young assistant pig keeper named Taran, who dreams of doing heroic deeds. With a motley team of the brave Princess Eilonwy, a minstrel named Fflewddur Fflam and Hen Wen, a remarkable pig who can predict the future, Taran embarks on a quest to stop the Black Cauldron’s evil once and for all. Will he have the courage to succeed? “
The darkest of the Disney animated films, The Black Cauldron was released with a PG rating (after being edited twice to avoid a PG-13 rating). Ultimately, its harshness and scariness caused Disney to pretty much bury it until recent years – much to the dismay of fantasy nerds – or rather – fans.
Disney has still not yet fully embraced the film, but a great step forward is the special Halloween screenings that will take place at the El Capitan Theatre on October 15th – 18th, 2015.
Tickets range from $12-$14 for adults, $11 for children, and $11 for seniors. VIP tickets (which include assigned seating, popcorn, a drink, and a souvenir popcorn bucket) are $23 each. Additionally, just like the previous week’s run of Hocus Pocus, on the film’s opening night (October 15th) at 7:00 p.m., there will be an exclusive “Spooktacular Soiree” – which includes an El Capitan Theatre tour, beer, wine, and soft drinks, treats, a private exhibit viewing, and a souvenir photograph.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the official El Capitan Theatre website. I hope to see you at the theater!
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