Cronos
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.
Critics Sentiment
Gris revives in the undertaker's establishment and escapes
Angel beats Gris and pushes his car off cliff
The film jumps from its lowest point during the violent car crash sequence to its highest during the atmospheric morgue escape.
Cronos maintains strong audience appreciation throughout most of its runtime, with particular praise for del Toro's visual style and character work. The film peaks during its most atmospheric horror sequences like the morgue escape, while dipping slightly during more conventional violence. Critics consistently appreciated the unique take on vampire mythology and the emotional core of the grandfather-granddaughter relationship.
Full cast
Federico Luppi
Jesus Gris
Ron Perlman
Angel de la Guardia
Claudio Brook
De la Guardia
Margarita Isabel
Mercedes
Tamara Shanath
Aurora
Mario Iván Martínez
Alchemist
Daniel Giménez Cacho
Tito
Farnesio de Bernal
Manuelito
Juan Carlos Colombo
Funeral Director
Jorge Martínez de Hoyos
Narrator (voice)
Javier Álvarez
Bleeding Man
Gerardo Moscoso
Drunk
Eugenio Lobo
Stoned Man
Laurencio Cordero
Watchman
Guillermo del Toro
Man Walking Dog (uncredited)
Francisco 'Napo' Sanchez
Mimo
Luis de Icaza
Tango Student
Crew
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