Cronos

Tampa Theatre is screening Cronos on Monday, October 26, in the Taylor Screening Room. It's a 1992 horror drama that runs an hour and 34 minutes and carries an R rating.

If you're not familiar with it, Cronos was Guillermo del Toro's first feature film. The story follows an alchemist who seeks eternal life through a device of his own invention, and it's a horror drama that leans heavily into the human side of the premise. Critics often point to it as the blueprint for del Toro's early career: intensely dramatic horror driven by performance and ornate gothic production design with mythological overtones. It's the kind of film that works best on a big screen, where you can actually see the detail in the sets and the work that went into the production design.

The screening starts at 7:30 PM, and doors open at 7:00 PM, so you've got plenty of time to get settled before the movie begins. Tickets are $13 for general admission and $10 for Tampa Theatre members, with a $2 service fee for online purchases. One thing to keep in mind: seating is limited and reserved, so you'll need to pick your seats when you buy your tickets rather than just showing up and finding a spot. If you're a member, it's a good time to use it.