Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
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Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

"Open your mind to fear."

7.5
Yr 2022
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

Bizarre nightmares unfold in eight tales of terror in this visually stunning, spine-tingling horror collection curated by Guillermo del Toro.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 82 /100

Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities has been widely received as a strong, visually inventive horror anthology that serves as an effective successor to genre classics like The Twilight Zone. Critics largely praise the series for its eclectic range of tones and high-quality production, noting that it succeeds as both a survey of contemporary horror and an ode to timeless fears. The inclusion of elaborate practical effects and creature designs is frequently highlighted as a standout feature that reinforces the show's artistic pedigree.

While the consensus is highly positive, some critics note that the quality varies across the eight installments. A few reviewers argue that while the series is visually striking and well-crafted, it occasionally lacks the emotional resonance found in del Toro’s own directorial work. Despite these minor critiques regarding consistency, the anthology is generally regarded as a successful, gripping collection that offers a satisfying variety of scares for dedicated genre fans.

“Cabinet of Curiosities feels like a haunted funhouse, as its eight shorts... reflect an eclectic range of tones and sensibilities.”

“This is a terrific start for a series that may live up to the promise of The Twilight Zone.”

“The stories in the Cabinet of Curiosities are very well written and directed... and are gripping and arouse genuine dread.”

“Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities has remarkably few duds and more than its fair share of bangers.”

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Why fans love it

Guillermo del Toro curates this anthology as a collection of gothic horror and dark fantasy tales. By filtering eight distinct nightmares through a cohesive lens of mystery and sci-fi, the series functions as a display case for practical effects and atmospheric production design. The visual identity remains consistent even as the narratives shift between classic macabre tropes and elaborate demon encounters.

F. Murray Abraham anchors one of the more grounded entries, grounding the speculative elements in a sense of melancholic realism. The series favors slow-building tension over quick jumps, relying on the specific weight of its sets and the craft of its creature design to define the experience. It serves as a study in the mechanics of a scare rather than a frantic exercise in pacing.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 1
Longest run 8 eps
Show 67 more
Kate Micucci as Stacey 1 episode Martin Starr as Keith Chapman 1 episode Dan Stevens as Alo Glo Man 1 episode Ben Barnes as William Thurber 1 episode Crispin Glover as Richard Upton Pickman 1 episode Oriana Leman as Rebecca 1 episode Rupert Grint as Walter Gilman 1 episode Ismael Cruz Cordova as Frank Elwood 1 episode DJ Qualls as Jenkins Brown 1 episode Nia Vardalos as Madame Levine 1 episode Peter Weller as Lionel Lassiter 1 episode Eric André as Randall Roth 1 episode Sofia Boutella as Dr. Zahra 1 episode Lo Mutuc as Charlotte Xie 1 episode Steve Agee as Guy Landon 1 episode Michael Therriault as Targ Reinhard 1 episode Saad Siddiqui as Hector 1 episode Essie Davis as Nancy Bradley 1 episode Andrew Lincoln as Edgar 1 episode Hannah Galway as Claudette 1 episode Martha Burns as Agatha 1 episode James Neely as Old Man 1 episode Tony Munch as Auctioneer 1 episode Elise Bauman as Acid Jeans 1 episode Bart Badzioch as Eyes 1 episode Neil Babcock as Baseball Cap 1 episode Brad Borbridge as Burly Bidder 1 episode Alexander Eling as Burton 1 episode Ish Morris as Harry 1 episode Cory Bertrand as Widow's Son 1 episode Brigitte Robinson as Widow 1 episode Sean Sansom as Queen Rat 1 episode James Kall as Priest 1 episode Megan Smith as Mourner 1 episode Nabeel El Khafif as Hans Overfist (Bruiser) 1 episode Guillermo del Toro as Self - Host (uncredited) 8 episodes Dean Buchanan as Coroner 1 episode Paige Foskett as Lady of the Evening 1 episode Julian Richings as Dooley 1 episode Dan Beirne as Deputy Davis 1 episode Calwyn Shurgold as Deputy Lawrence 1 episode Evan Adamson as Young Boy 1 episode Alastair Love as Hoist Man 1 episode Peter Deiwick as Jim Dodge 1 episode Billy Parrott as Owens 1 episode James Acton as Abel Dougherty 1 episode Michael McLachlan as Brady 1 episode William Foley as Jackson 1 episode Norman Owen as Miller 1 episode Kim Horsman as Landlady 1 episode Jackie English as Tavern Bartender 1 episode Kylee Evans as Gina 1 episode Sabryn Rock as Cassidy 1 episode Diana Bentley as Jill 1 episode Shauna MacDonald as Kathy 1 episode Lize Johnston as Dottie 3 episodes Julia Juhas as Lisa 1 episode Tal Zimerman as Bank Manager 1 episode Elena Juatco as Samantha 1 episode Ian Matheson as Deposit Man 1 episode Phatt Al as Security Guard (Bank) 1 episode Chloe Madison as Alo Glo Beautiful Assistant 1 episode Seamus Patterson as Joe Minot 1 episode Remy Flint as James 1 episode Thom Nyhuus as Smithfield 1 episode Kevin Keppy as Blob Man 2 episodes Megan Many as Witch / Lavinia 1 episode
Production Board

Crew

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Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

tale demon gothic horror dark fantasy horror anthology nightmares horror
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 25, 2022
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
1,052