With his love of monsters, it is no surprise that Guillermo del Toro has directed more than his fair share of creature features.
From his debut film Cronos, a horror film about an otherworldly Scarab to his Oscar-winning Gothic romance The Shape of Water, the Mexican director is no stranger to the unusual.
And regardless of genre, all of del Toro’s filmmaking is imbued with a distinct visual flair, making his upcoming adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein feel all the more appealing - especially since we know that many scenes for the film were shot around Scotland.
So if you witnessed the crew of del Toro’s “Prodigal Father” filming in Edinburgh last year and are wondering what else he has to offer, we’ve taken a look back at his previous work.
Based on Rotten Tomatoes reviews, here are all of Guillermo del Toro’s films ranked from best to worst.
5. Cronos (1992)
Guillermo del Toro’s debut film Cronos has a high Rotten Tomatoes score of 89%. Following an antique dealer who discovers a 400-year-old scarab which grants him eternal life – as well as a thirst for blood – the horror film was released in 1992. | October Films
6. Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
Coming long before the current era of comic book films, in 2008 del Toro directed Hellboy II: The Golden Army, the sequel to his 2004 film. Starring Ron Perlman, Selma Blair and Doug Jones, it has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 86%. | Getty Images
7. Hellboy (2004)
But before there was a sequel, there was first Hellboy. Released in 2004, it has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 81%. | Getty Images
8. Nightmare Alley (2021)
Released in 2021, Nightmare Alley has an all star cast including Bradley Cooper, Toni Collette, Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett. The neo-noir thriller has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 80%. | Kerry Hayes / Disney