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All Critics (54) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (49) | Rotten (5)
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Guillermo del Toro's feature debut is an arch twist on the vampire tale.
October 5, 2013 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
Cronos surprises with its sophisticated and spirited look at a tale straight from the crypt.
October 5, 2013 | Full Review… -
While the film's first half entices with its secrets, the second half falls into a predictable narrative that refuses to even suggest possibilities.
October 5, 2013 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… -
Guillermo del Toro says, "Cronos is an exploded view of my brain."
December 10, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
This is a wonderfully baroque, gleeful subversion of the days of Hammer. A unique, terrifying mini-masterpiece.
October 20, 2009 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
You have to admire the style, sincerity, and overall sense of craft even if you don't fancy the comic-book gore.
September 24, 2007 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Cronos
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Dec 22, 2017Del Toro's feature debut may not be exactly a classic but is a smart horror film that can be quite disturbing and unpredictable in the way it uses a lot of style and gore to create a curious parallel between a man's obsession with being young and drug addiction.Carlos M Super Reviewer
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Jan 24, 2017Guillermo proved he had what it takes to be a good director in his debut feature. Cronos is a horror film about an ancient device that grants immortality to the owner at the cost of their humanity. One dying man seeks to obtain this device no matter what the cost and many unfortunate events occurred. It's a little bit slow and the storyline was rather bizarre,nevertheless it was violent and gory with surprising star Ron Perlman playing the antagonist.Sylvester K Super Reviewer
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Jan 31, 2014Terrific vampire film, Cronos is a horrifying take on the genre, one that director Guillermo del Toro takes on with great confidence. This is a terrifying horror film one that has a tense, eerie atmosphere, which adds to the disturbing aspect of the film. With that being said, it only adds to the terror of the film, and you have a sense of fear throughout. The story is engaging and well thought out. The film will surely please genre fans, and del Toro crafts one of the most memorable vampire films of the 90's. If you want a more traditional vampire film to watch, Cronos more than delivers. This is a thrilling horror film, one that is chilling from start to finish. Cronos is the type of vampire film that adds to the consistency of quality vampire films. Cronos is a fine picture from del Toro, and he makes a terrific feature that continues the tradition of terrifying, memorable vampire films. del Toro has always had a great imagination when it came to making great horror films, and Cronos is proof of that. With a great story, good cast and intense chills. Cronos is a memorable horror film that is a must watch for genre fans. del Toro has delivered a stunning work that makes for a memorable horror film going experience. Cronos has plenty of atmosphere to create its memorable chills. If you love a good vampire flick, Cronos is yet another stunning picture that relies on a great story, and powerful visuals to make for a great film.Alex r Super Reviewer
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Jul 28, 2013Bizarre and creepy spin on the vampire mythos, del Toro's debut is filled with superb little details but I found the central story un-engaging and rather too self-contained. The interest lies more in spotting motifs that have since recurred in del Toro's other, more successful films.Daniel P Super Reviewer
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