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Andy K (10823 KP) rated Cronos (1994) in Movies

Jul 27, 2019

Cronos (1994)

1994 | Drama, Horror, International

6.9

(8 Ratings)

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A Vampire film?

Contains spoilers, click to show

The feature film debut of now Academy Award winning director Guillermo del Toro does not disappoint!

A mysterious scarab is found after 400+ years in hiding by an old man. He decided to use the device which activates and attached to his skin. He initial pain is followed by the man starting to feel and look younger.

The situation deteriorates as the man continues to look worse and worse but gain in strength becoming able to withstand pain that would slay a normal man.

I really enjoyed the tone and look of this film. Even though it was low budget, del Toro made the most of it and it never felt cheap or the special effects look fake. The scarab was an interesting device and reminded me of the puzzle box in Hellraiser or the flying silver balls in Phantasm.

I liked the slow developing degenerative story and it never really says it is a vampire film although it feels more and more like that as the story develops.

Whenever you are watching a great foreign film, the subtitles just go away and it feels like you are watching an English speaking movie.

It's too bad there was never a sequel to this as I would've liked to see where the story went once the movie ended.

Highly recommended. Thanks @Erika

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Erika (17789 KP) Jul 27, 2019

I'm glad you liked it!

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Andy K (10823 KP) Jul 27, 2019

Ya really good.

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MaryAnn (14 KP) rated Unscripted in Books

Nov 4, 2019

Young line producer Danny Byrd is well-known in Hollywood for being someone who gets things done on time and under budget. But when his reputation takes a beating after his partner--and former best friend--makes off with their investors' money, Danny has but one chance to redeem himself and restore his ruined career.

LA lawyer Megan Pierce has sacrificed years of her life proving herself to her impossible bosses only to find herself disgusted at their snobbery and their specious business practices. When an opportunity to actually make a difference comes her way, she knows she has to grab it--even though she's not entirely clear what "it" is.

Danny and Megan are each other's best hope for redemption. What they never could have imagined was that they might also be each other's best hope for love.

Bestselling and award-winning author Davis Bunn takes you into the beating heart of Hollywood with two characters determined to thrive in a cutthroat business.

My Thoughts: An interesting story that revolves around LA and the movie industry. This novel deals with the subject of redemption, forgiveness learning to trust and starting over. Danny started life hard, growing up in foster homes, his best friend and his partner who ruins his career. Danny soon learns that there are people he can trust and that he can start over.

A very interesting read that I am sure readers will enjoy.