Foreign Film Friday: “Cronos”

Classic movies from around the world every Friday!

(1992, Mexico, 1h 34m, Horror/Drama, by Guillermo del Toro)

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 and a highly unorthodox tale about the seductiveness of the idea of immortality.

Donation-based admission. Light refreshments available.