Guillermo del Toro has a distinct cinematic style. His films have an emotional intelligence and thematic complexity that are uniquely Mexican, yet also captivatingly global. Here are all of his films to date, ranked in order of artistic merit and rewatchability.
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âItâs nature; it s a savage world of things dying or eating each other right beneath our feet.â When the brooding aristocrat Lucille Sharpe (Jessica Chastain) speaks these words to Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska) during a gloomy garden party early in âCrimson Peak,â she speaks to the core theme of Guillermo Del Toroâs 2015 bleakly atmospheric, engrossing modern-day fairytale. âCrimson Peakâ is a lush exploration of what lies beneath: beneath the floorboards, yes, but also beneath the veneers of society, history, ambition, personality, and love. âCrimson Peakâ comes to Netflix this week, and horror fans and Del Toro devotees alike should check it out for a mesmerizing viewing experience bolstered by stunning visuals and immersive worldbuilding.