Cabinet of Curiosities: “A cabinet of curiosities was an encyclopedic collection in Renaissance Europe of types of objects whose categorial boundaries were yet to be defined.” (Wikipedia) If you re a fan of his visionary art and unique storytelling, you simply have to own this book." --Bizarre a b Smith, Eliza (October 31, 2022). "Read the short stories behind Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities". Literary Hub . Retrieved December 3, 2022. My only complaint is while there are some photographs from the 2010 Don't Be Afraid of the Dark in this collection, that is not one of the movies that was discussed in its own chapter. That was a disappointment for me because I actually didn't think that movie was all bad, and I would have liked to have known del Toro's process for that one. A lot of time is spent, understandably, on the Hellboy franchise and Blade II, with a little less time and focus on some of his other films. Still, I did appreciate the bit at the end that involved talk of his unfinished works, all of which I hope one day see the light day of day. (Although, really, let's do Lovecraft without Tom Cruise, mmmkay?)

CABINET OF CURIOSITIES is not just a collection of sketches or notes about del Toro’s films; it is something far better. This is a glimpse into a master’s mind, a small sliver of the place where PACIFIC RIM, PAN’S LABYRINTH, and CRONOS came from. And it is amazing. While reading through this book, I felt like Alice as she ventured through Wonderland: I didn’t know what to expect around the next bend or corner, but I knew it would be extraordinary. The most tantalising section is the final one, where Guillermo’s unrealised projects are shown (although not The Hobbit, for as Guillermo says “I kept a lot of notes, but I was very paranoid of them being lost because that was a supersecret project….if I reveal anything that’s stayed in the movies, it’s legally very, very binding.” p.239). Throughout all of these, Guillermo’s visual flair has shown his lifelong love of science fiction, fantasy, horror and film, and he has a great knowledge of the genre. Guillermo’s reputation for making detailed notes, maps and sketches of his project ideas are now very well known. Guillermo del Toro: Cabinet of Curiosities is (as the Wikipedia definition above may suggest) a miscellany of pictures of Guillermo’s notebooks, storyboards, director’s notes, art designs from one of his houses. And that is a major point. Del Toro mentions his belief that no matter how many times a person watches a movie, the same film is never seen twice. That has certainly been the case in my life. It is not merely becoming aware of something I had missed before. It is also that I am not exactly the same person each time. (I remember loathing Bertolucci’s “The Dreamers” the first time I saw it. Now, it is one of my favorite films.) If we let them, movies can be a fluid Art that helps us define who we are. The book is divided into three sections – his Bleak House collections, his movies and a final part on Unfinished Projects.GDT even provides a guided tour of his famous Bleak House via photography and his own written descriptions, detailing the two-house shrine/museum to his staggering collection of artwork, sculptures, busts, books, comics and paintings on all things horror, fantasy, and weirdly speculative across the mediums of cinema, literature, and art. It looks like an amazing place to get lost in, and also boasts various rooms for his creative outlets, be they writing or illustrating. Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities is now streaming on Netflix. Two new episodes will drop each day until Oct. 28. David Hewlett ( SEE, The Shape of Water, Stargate: Atlantis) stars in an episode based on a short story by Henry Kuttner and written and directed by Vincenzo Natali ( In the Tall Grass, Splice,Cube, Hannibal) Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media . Retrieved May 29, 2023. Kate Micucci ( The Little Hours, Mom) and Martin Starr (Silicon Valley, Party Down) lead an episode written by Haley Z. Boston ( Brand New Cherry Flavor) based on a short story by comic book author Emily Carroll, and directed by Ana Lily Amirpour (A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon; The Bad Batch)

Well, that's always good to hear. Before I let you go, I was also a big fan of American Gods, and I know that Neil is trying to get like a film finale made for it. Have you heard anything, or how are you feeling about possibly doing that? While his neighbor and best friend search a hidey hole full of dead bodies in Walter's room, he begins to scream. Why? Well, the nightmarish human/rat named Jenkins Brown is burrowing its way out of his chest. The act, of course, kills Walter, bringing his neighbor's prophecy to life. But the horror is not over because Jenkins Brown is able to take over Walter's body, inhabiting the corpse and using it to spread his evil on the human plane once again. The Viewing Ending Explained To find beauty in the profane. To elevate the banal. To be moved by genre. These things are vital for my storytelling,” says Guillermo del Toro. “This exhibition presents a small fraction of the things that have moved me, inspired me, and consoled me as I transit through life.” Essie Davis ( The Babadook), Andrew Lincoln ( The Walking Dead, Penguin Bloom) and Hannah Galway ( Sex/Life) star in an episode based on an original story by Guillermo del Toro, written and directed by Jennifer Kent (The Babadook The Nightingale).

A mix of the macabre, the weird and the strangely beautiful... the perfect introduction to the mind of Guillermo and so gorgeous." -Empire When this book came in the mail, I was almost stunned by its size. I knew it was a big book, but wow...I didn’t know it was this big. And that is certainly not a complaint, either. There’s a wealth of knowledge crammed into this tome and it is something every fan of cinema should own.

a b c Ritman, Alex (September 2, 2021). "Guillermo del Toro's Netflix Horror Anthology to Reunite 'Babadook' Star Essie Davis With Director Jennifer Kent". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022 . Retrieved February 2, 2022. Cabinet of Curiosities consists of eight episodes, released two at a time on Netflix over the course of four days. Each story features a different director and different stars, and ventures into different areas of the supernatural. Kroll, Justin (November 30, 2021). "Rupert Grint Joins Ensemble of Guillermo del Toro's Netflix Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 30, 2022. Netflix‘s four-night horror event has begun. Guillermo del Toro‘s Cabinet of Curiosities, an anthology series, tells a different horrifying tale in every episode. But is Cabinet of Curiosities based on a book? Here’s everything to know about the inspirations behind del Toro’s latest spooky project. Essie Davis as Nancy Bradley in ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities’ | Netflix What is ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities’? In addition to reading excerpts from his journals about each film he’s made, we also get to explore his house and see what inspires his muse. Then, towards the end of the book, we get to see a bit of his Unfinished Projects collection, where he houses up and coming titles that have yet to be completed. I don’t want to say too much more about this book, because you simply have to read through it to understand why I’m gushing about it.WATCH: GABY MORENO 2022 AUSTRALIAN INTERVIEW". Archived from the original on September 8, 2022 . Retrieved September 8, 2022. This book includes diary entries and illustrations for the following del Toro movies, both green lit and not: From 1st July 2021, VAT will be applicable to those EU countries where VAT is applied to books - this additional charge will be collected by Fed Ex (or the Royal Mail) at the time of delivery. Shipments to the USA & Canada: This title may be most familiar to you from the FX adaptation of this trilogy into its television series of the same name. The premise (devised by Guillermo Del Toro) takes a spin on the horror sub-genre of vampirism as a viral outbreak. This is one of several Guillermo del Toro books conceptualized by the visionary himself, which means that we get to see it in several forms, both novel and visual, which is always exciting to me. Especially when the creator of the idea is involved in all versions. Hellboyby Mike Mignola In summary, Cabinet of Curiosities is a delightful cornucopia of a book, lovingly produced, that will be appreciated by any fan of Guillermo’s work, or indeed of the genre. Not only does it give you an insight into the thoughts of a genre-loving director, there is enough imagery in there to inspire any budding writer or director. (Or book reviewer!)

We are also treated to occasional storyboard breakdowns and various concept designs from GDT’s collaborating production designers, which are a welcome addition. At Home with Monsters: Inside His Films, Notebooks, and Collections by Britt Salvesen and Jim Shedden This unique exhibition explores the creative mind behind one of the most inventive filmmakers of our generation revealing his influences, from the Medieval era to contemporary culture, and his particular obsession with horror, fantasy and the rich heritage of the Victorian era. At Home with Monsters is organized thematically, beginning with visions of childhood and innocence and the Victorian era; continuing through explorations of death and the afterlife, magic, occultism, alchemy, Frankenstein and horror, monsters; and concluding with a celebration of comics, movies and popular culture.It wouldn’t be surprising if people thought Netflix’s Cabinet of Curiosities is based on a book, considering that Guillermo del Toro actually does have a book with the same name. However, the two are not connected. del Toro’s book is more of a non-fiction autobiography where he “reveals the inspirations behind his signature artistic motifs, sharing the contents of his personal notebooks, collections, and other obsessions,” according to Harper Collins Publishers.