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.

Director Guillermo del Toro personally approved the 4K restoration, courtesy of Janus Films.

“‘Cronos’ surprises with its sophisticated and spirited look at a tale straight from the crypt.” (Los Angeles Times)

“This is a wonderfully baroque, gleeful subversion of the days of Hammer. A unique, terrifying mini-masterpiece.” (Empire Magazine)

“A most startling genre piece: tender, imaginative and wholly its own.” (Time Out)

“A very stylish and sophisticated Mexican variation on some age-old themes.” (New York Times)

Wednesday, January 14
Doors 8:45 pm | Movie 9:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets HERE

CRONOS (Gullermo del Toro, 1003 / 94 mins / NR / Spanish and English w. English subs) A mysterious device designed to provide its owner with eternal life resurfaces after four hundred years, leaving a trail of destruction in its path.

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