A 15th-century hobgoblin imprisoned as a stone effigy. Freed by a heartfelt wish involving a child, he relentlessly pursues Shelley to claim her newborn son as payment, utilizing dark magic and violence until he is defeated by fire and his own name.
Rumpelstiltskin uses Russell's likeness as part of the wish's deceptive fulfillment.
After the heartfelt wish, the grieving mother envisions Russell visiting her, but his likeness is later replaced by Rumpelstiltskin.
Max changes from a reluctant driver into an active opponent.
Max helps deceive Rumpelstiltskin with a dune buggy and later drives a tractor carrying burning straw against him.
Hildy becomes a direct victim of Rumpelstiltskin's pursuit.
When Rumpelstiltskin appears at Hildy's refuge and demands the baby, Hildy is killed while the grieving mother and child flee.
Matilda possesses knowledge that directly threatens Rumpelstiltskin.
Matilda warns against purchasing the stone and later explains how to defeat Rumpelstiltskin. Rumpelstiltskin responds by telekinetically choking her t...
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