Cronos [1993] [Criterion] (BLU)
Guillermo del Toro
Synopsis
Guillermo del Toro made an auspicious and audacious feature debut with Cronos, a highly unorthodox tale about the seductiveness of the idea of immortality. Kindly antiques dealer Jesús Gris (Federico Luppi) happens upon an ancient golden device in the shape of a scarab, and soon finds himself the possessor and victim of its sinister, addictive powers, as well as the target of a mysterious American named Angel (a delightfully crude and deranged Ron Perlman). Featuring marvelous special makeup effects and the haunting imagery for which del Toro has become world-renowned, Cronos is a dark, visually rich, and emotionally captivating fantasy.
Special Features:
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Two audio commentaries:
- Guillermo del Toro
- Producers Arthur H. Gorson and Bertha Navarro and coproducer Alejandro Springall
- Geometría: an unreleased 1987 short horror film by Del Toro, finished by the director in 2010, plus a new video interview with him
- Welcome to Bleak House: a video tour by Del Toro of his office, featuring his collectibles and personal work
- New video interviews with Del Toro, Navarro, and actor Ron Perlman
- Video interview with actor Federico Luppi
- Stills gallery
- Trailer
- A booklet featuring an essay by film critic Maitland McDonagh and excerpts from Del Toro's notes for the film
Product Details
- Format: Color, Widescreen
- Language: English, Spanish
- Subtitles: English
- Aspect Ratio: 1:78:1
- Number of Discs: 1
- Rating: R
- Label: The Criterion Collection
- Release Date: 12/07/2010
- Run Time: 92 minutes
- Catalogue #: 551
- Region: A