LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales (2021)

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Poe Dameron and BB-8 must face the greedy crime boss Graballa the Hutt, who has purchased Darth Vader’s castle and is renovating it into the galaxy’s first all-inclusive Sith-inspired luxury hotel.

Introduction
"LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales" is a 46-minute long animated comedy-horror movie, launched on Disney Plus in 2021, that delves into the vast and thrilling Star Wars universe with a special LEGO twist. The movie, directed by Ken Cunningham and composed by David Shayne, is a Halloween-themed spinoff that revives some well-loved characters and places by reinterpreting different Star Wars stories in an amusing and amusing method.

Plot
The film begins after the occasions of Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. Poe Dameron, together with droid BB-8, emergency situation lands on the creepy world Mustafar, which was once Darth Vader's haunting grounds. They arrive at a spooky castle that is now transformed into a Star Wars-themed resort by Graballa the Hutt. Here, they experience the weird castle caretaker, Viné, who used to be Darth Vader's faithful servant.

Seeing Poe, Viné reckons a chance to reanimate the Empire's dark tradition; he has actually found ancient Sith arts that could bring back the deceased from the grave. Viné shares 3 spine-chilling tales of the great and wicked from the past, each spinoff story showcasing a creepy, amusing, and twisted Star Wars tale implied to tantalize both Poe and the audience.

The Terrifying Tales
In the very first tale, "The Lost Boy", Viné narrates the story of young Ben Solo (quickly to be Kylo Ren) and Ren's conversion to the dark side. On Planet Dagobah, Ben fulfills Ren, is interested by his way of life, and eventually drifts towards the course of evil. "The Lost Boy" concentrates on their misadventures and showcases an amusing take on the development of Kylo Ren.

The second tale is entitled "The Dueling Monstrosities" and ties together the stories of Darth Maul and General Grievous after their reputable defeats. Together, they try revenge on their shared enemy, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Although their plan fails miserably, the tale leaves audiences with a hearty laugh.

The last spooky tale, "The Wookiee's Paw", is a humorously twisted Star Wars equivalent of W. W. Jacobs's narrative "The Monkey's Paw". In this tale, Luke Skywalker gets everything he longs for however quickly begins to regret his desires.

Conclusion
As Viné completes his tales, he tries to resurrect Emperor Palpatine using the discovered Sith arts. However, the attempt stops working due to the intervention of Poe, BB-8, and his new friend Dean. Together they prevent the plan and conserve the day. "LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales" is a smart blend of humor, horror, and a homage to the Star Wars universe, mixing the beauty of LEGO animation with classic Star Wars tropes. The spirited satires on the initial characters and plots make it a pleasure for both Star Wars and LEGO fans. The movie ends on a note of thriller, leaving possibilities for more creepy tales in the future.

Top Cast

  • Jake Green (small)
    Jake Green
    Poe Dameron / Motti (voice)
  • Raphael Alejandro (small)
    Raphael Alejandro
    Dean (voice)
  • Dana Snyder (small)
    Dana Snyder
    Graballa the Hutt (voice)
  • Tony Hale (small)
    Tony Hale
    Vaneé (voice)
  • Christian Slater (small)
    Christian Slater
    Ren (voice)
  • Matt Sloan (small)
    Matt Sloan
    Darth Vader (voice)
  • Trevor Devall (small)
    Trevor Devall
    Emperor Palpatine / Grand Moff Tarkin (voice)
  • Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (small)
    Mary Elizabeth McGlynn
    NI-L8 / Red 10 (voice)
  • Eric Bauza (small)
    Eric Bauza
    Luke Skywalker / Guard Droid (voice)
  • Shelby Young (small)
    Shelby Young
    Princess Leia Organa (voice)
  • A.J. LoCascio (small)
    A.J. LoCascio
    Han Solo / Imperial Pilot (voice)