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.
9. Crimson Peak (2015)
Starring Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, Charlie Hunnam, and Jim Beaver, 2015 Gothic romance Crimson Peak has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 72%. While not among del Toro’s top films, critics enjoyed the director’s signature atmosphere and visuals. | Getty Images
10. Pacific Rim (2013)
A monster movie with giant robots and Kaiju, del Toro directed the 2013 action flick Pacific Rim. While it only has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 72%, it was popular enough to receive a sequel – though del Toro did not return to direct – as well as an animated series. | Getty Images
11. Mimic (1997)
Truly the stuff of nightmares, del Toro’s second ever film is Mimi, a 1997 horror film about cockroaches spreading disease throughout New York City. Produced by Dimension Films and distributed by Miramax, the director actually disowned the theatrical cut of Mimic due to studio interference. This perhaps explains its Rotten Tomatoes score of 66%. | Miramax
12. Blade II (2002)
Guillermo del Toro’s first comic book film, but certainly not his last, is Blade II. Released in 2002, the sequel movie starred Wesley Snipes as the famous Marvel character. With a Rotten Tomatoes score of just 57% it is del Toro’s worst reviewed film. | Getty Images