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Cronos

1993 · 94 min

A slow, eerie fable that blends tender family moments with visceral horror, leaving a lingering sense of melancholy and dread.

Directed by
Guillermo del Toro
Genres
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Starring
Federico Luppi, Ron Perlman, Claudio Brook
Tagline
An ancient device. A modern discovery. A terrifying tale of the eternal.
Overview
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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Directed by
Guillermo del Toro
Genres
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Starring
Federico Luppi, Ron Perlman, Claudio Brook
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • aging
  • obsession
  • family
  • death
  • addiction
Places
  • big city
  • home
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • single location
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror6
Humour3
Realism6
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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drama, horror, thriller
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Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
94 min
Country
Mexico
Languages
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