Episode 298: Cronos (1992)

About this episode

The episode discusses the 1992 film Cronos, exploring its themes and influences while addressing toxic masculinity.

Vampire Month Rises From The Tomb continues with 1992's vampire fairy tale, Cronos! The guys talk Guillermo Del Toro, the great Ron Perlman, influences, and mixed themes in this lovely little Mexican daydream. CW: We also discuss the toxic masculinity epidemic and decry the hell out of it.

People in this episode

Hosts: Nathaniel J, Sammeael Numine

Topics covered

• vampires
• film analysis
• toxic masculinity
• Guillermo Del Toro
• Mexican cinema

Keywords

• Cronos
• vampire fairy tale
• Guillermo Del Toro
• Ron Perlman
• toxic masculinity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Cronos

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