Cronos (4K Restoration)
An ancient device. A modern discovery. A terrifying tale of the eternal.
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)
Sunday, January 4
Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets HERE
Tuesday, January 6
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
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CRONOS (Gullermo del Toro, 1003 / 94 mins / NR / Spanish and English w. English subs) Antique dealer Jesus Gris (Federico Luppi) stumbles across Cronos, a 400-year-old scarab that, when it latches onto him, grants him youth and eternal life — but also a thirst for blood. As Jesus enjoys his newfound vitality, he’s unaware that a dying old man, Dieter de La Guardia (Claudio Brook), has sent his nephew, Angel (Ron Perlman), to find the scarab and bring it back to him. But Jesus will not give immortality up easily, even risking the life of his orphan granddaughter (Tamara Shanath).
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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.
- IMDB
