Come and discover Guillermo del Toro's frightening filmography!
We have gathered for you 6 absolutely terrifying films from the director of The Shape of Water!
Cronos
Released in 1993, Cronos is Guillermo del Toro's first feature film. An antique dealer and his little daughter discover a strange gold beetle. When the one turns the wheel, the object seems to come to life. Painfully shaking his hand, the beetle injects him with venom. The old man, whose name is Jesus Gris, will then develop a curious attraction for blood… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdxA9vIFmYw
Mimic
Mimic or Metamorphosis is a horror film released in 1997. In New York, cockroaches transmit a deadly disease to children. Dr. Susan Tyler then developed predatory insects in order to eliminate cockroaches. These creatures created from scratch are destined to live only a few months. Only three years later, following unexplained deaths, Dr. Tyler realizes that the species survived. It has even genetically modified itself, going so far as to be the size of a human… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqX773DKquo
The Devil's Spine
Another horror movie ! Released in 2001, the film is set during the Spanish Civil War. Carlos, a twelve-year-old boy, joins a strange orphanage following the death of his father. The building holds many secrets… The ghost of a little boy haunts the basement of the building. Did this little boy die in the orphanage? Why? Is history about to repeat itself? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOTeQlcfm7A
Hellboy
A demon, Hellboy, is brought to earth by the Nazis eager to conquer the world. The creature is nevertheless hijacked by Dr. Broom who will raise it in order to make it fight the forces of evil. The film is inspired by Mike Mignola's comics and remains an iconic among Guillermo del Toro's films. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA9vtXbbhVs&t=49s
Hellboy 2
The second part is entitled Les Légions d'Or Maudites. A new threat hangs over the world. Fantastic creatures invade the earth. Hellboy is the only one capable of competing and will have to put aside his girlfriend to save the earth from destruction. This suite has become cult in the work of Guillermo Del Toro. However, this film will never see a sequel, despite many requests… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnLczmchUBc
And finally the highlight of the show ….
Pan's Labyrinth
Released in 2006, this film has marked more than one spectator ! Shortly after the Spanish Civil War, Ofélia discovers a mysterious labyrinth near the large family home. She then learns that she would be the missing princess of an enchanted kingdom… This labyrinth is guarded by Pan, an evil creature. Ofelia will have to pass three of the most dangerous tests, to discover the truth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqHW3CyI7co
How about you? Have you ever seen these scary movies ? Which one would you like to see or see again first?
