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.

CRONOS (Gullermo del Toro, 1003 / 94 mins / NR / Spanish and English w. English subs) An antique dealer 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 he enjoys his newfound vitality, he's unaware that a dying old man, has sent his nephew, to find the scarab and bring it back to him. But he will not give immortality up easily, even risking the life of his orphan granddaughter.