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 makeup effects and the haunting imagery for which del Toro has become world-renowned, Cronos is a dark, visually rich, and emotionally captivating fantasy.

"Rightly acclaimed, the film boasts more than enough transcendent moments to secure its status as a modern horror classic." - Rob Gonsalves, Rob's Movie Vault

"Surprises with its sophisticated and spirited look at a tale straight from the crypt." - Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

"A compelling, complex and wonderfully  atmospheric film from Mexican director Guillermo del Toro that is as  much about religion and the nature of cinema as it is a horror story." - David Parkinson, Radio Times