Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro Gómez is a Mexican filmmaker, author, and artist. His work has been characterized by a strong connection to fairy tales, gothicism and horror, often blending the genres, with an effort to infuse visual or poetic beauty in the grotesque. He has had a lifelong fascination with monsters, which he considers symbols of great power. He is known for pioneering dark fantasy in the film industry and for his use of insectile and religious imagery, his themes of Catholicism, celebrating imperfection, underworld motifs, practical special effects, and dominant amber lighting.
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
writer
2019
The Shape of Water
writer
2017
The Shape of Water
director
2017
78/52
actor
2017
Five Came Back
actor
2017
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
actor
2015
Crimson Peak
director
2015
Crimson Peak
writer
2015
Lennon or McCartney
actor
2014
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
writer
2014
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
writer
2013
Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
actor
2013
The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy
actor
2013
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
actor
2013
Pacific Rim
writer
2013
Pacific Rim
director
2013
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
writer
2012
Men in Suits
actor
2012
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
actor
2012
Puss in Boots
actor
2011
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
actor
2011
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
writer
2010
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
actor
2010
