In the 17th century, the so-called treasure chests were very popular – they are also child prodigies (“wonderful rooms”). They are mostly random collections of strange and fascinating things, including natural history specimens, archaeological artifacts, religious or historical sites, bizarre artwork, and any other strange items that cabinetmakers liked. This concept also inspired director Guillermo del Toro to create a new horror anthology for Netflix: Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities. The streaming platform has just released the official trailer for the series, and it looks like just the right amount of horror is bringing stylish creepy vibes to the Halloween season.
As we previously reported, the series was first announced in 2018, with eight episodes written and directed by directors selected by del Toro. The list of directors includes stunning 2014 Babadook director Jennifer Kent; her episode “Mumbling” is based on del Toro’s original story and features “The Babadook” star Essie Davis (a.k.a. Miss Fisher). The Witch House is based on a short story by Whip Lovecraft and directed by Katherine Hardwicke (King of Dogtown, Twilight).
Graveyard Rats was directed by Vincenzo Natali (In the Tall Grass, Stitched) and Guillermo Navarro (Narcos) directed Lot 36, also based on del Toro’s original story. Keith Thomas (Pyro) directed another episode of “Pickman’s Model” based on a Lovecraft story; David Pryor (“Empty Man”) directed “The Autopsy”; Panos Kos Matos (Mandy) directed “Viewing”; Ana Lily Amirpour directed The Autopsy. The girl returns home alone at night” beautifully and “On the street”.
The all-star cast included Rupert Grint, Ben Barnes, Crispin Glover, Peter Weller, Kate Micucci, Nia Vardalos, David Hughley Te, Demetrius Gross, Sebastian Roach, F. Murray Abraham, Hannah Galway, Steve Agee and Michael Theriot and more.
Along with a couple of gorgeous and terrifying images, back in August we received a first look trailer in which del Toro talks about the project, especially its striking visuals. “I’m trying to say through the Curiosity Room, ‘Look, the world is both beautiful and scary at the same time,’” he said. This is definitely the vibe we get from the full trailer.
“Think of your mind as a closet where you lock your darkest thoughts and deepest fears,” del Toro said in an opening voice-over. “What happens if you open this closet for everyone to see? We’re going to find out.” What follows is a cornucopia of each of the eight floors, each with its own unique look, but still in line with del Toro. the general “beautiful and terrible” aesthetics sought.
Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities will be available on Netflix for four days. Two episodes will air on October 25, and two more episodes will air every day until October 28.
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Post time: Oct-22-2022