The Fireys



The Fireys are a group of creatures encountered by Sarah in Labyrinth. Lanky beasts with flaming read pelts, the hedonistic creatures are devoted to having a good time, which includes removing their limbs, heads, and other body parts. Their approach to life is explained in the song "Chilly Down," and the Creature Shop portion of the film's credits refer to the group as "The Chilly Downs."

Behind the Scenes
The creatures were performed by a team of puppeteers, draped in black, operating the movements through rods and other devices, some of which were attached to the feet. The scenes, choreographed by Charles Augins (who also voiced one of the group), were then matted into film of the forest.

The characters were initially designed by Brian Froud, and according to Inside the Labyrinth, it was Terry Jones' idea to have them literally "lift" their heads according to the song lyrics. The Creature Shop team who built the group consisted of Sherry Amott, Nick Williams, Amy Cook, Mavis Taylor, Cheryl Henson, Jane Gootnick, Susie Carter, Alison Dark, Ricky Eyres, Graeme Galvin, Ron Mueck, and Ginette St. Clair Ruthven, and Mikki Labangudgeirsdottir.