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Cronos (1993)
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Cast: Federico Luppi, Ron Perlman, Claudio Brook, Margarita Isabel
Runtime94 min
Rating18
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Faced with his own mortality, an ingenious alchemist tried to perfect an invention that would provide him with the key to eternal life. It was called the Cronos device. When he died more than 400 years later, he took the secrets of this remarkable device to the grave with him. Now, an elderly antiques dealer has found the hellish machine hidden in a statue and learns about its incredible powers. The more he uses the device, the younger he becomes...but nothing comes without a price. Life after death is just the beginning as this nerve-shattering thriller unfolds and the fountain of youth turns bloody.
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Cronos, Guillermo del Toro's 1993 directorial debut, is a critically acclaimed horror-thriller that blends supernatural elements with a poignant, character-driven narrative. The film has amassed a loyal cult following over the years, with an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 87%, indicating strong audience reception.
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Fans of Guillermo del Toro's distinct visual style and genre-blending storytelling will find a lot to appreciate in this 1993 thriller. The Cronos device at the heart of the film provides a dark, imaginative twist on the quest for immortality, and the performances, especially from Federico Luppi, bring depth and nuance to the narrative.
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Cronos is a 1992 Mexican independent horror drama film written and directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Federico Luppi and Ron Perlman. Cronos is del Toro's first feature film, and the first of several films on which he worked with Luppi and Perlman.
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