Netflix’s ‘masterful’ horror series from Guillermo Del Toro is ideal for fans of Love Death and Robots.
Viewers are all set to binge the latest instalment of the animated anthology series as Volume Four arrives on Thursday (May 15). However, as the episodes in the series tend to be on the short side, it won’t be long before fans need something else to watch.
Fortunately, there is already a series, created in a similar vein that should scratch that itch. It has remained somewhat under the radar following its initial release back in 2022, despite its comparisons to other hit Black Mirror and being from the mind of acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.
Cabinet of Curiosities sees the Oscar winning director act as creator, executive producer and co-showrunner to curate a collection of unprecedented and genre-defining stories meant to challenge our traditional notions of horror.
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From macabre to magical, gothic to grotesque or classically creepy, these eight equally sophisticated and sinister tales (including two original stories by del Toro himself) are brought to life by a team of writers and directors personally chosen by del Toro.
The majority of these episodes boast a feature length runtime. They range from 38 minutes to 64 minutes in duration and due to their nature, viewers may only be able to handle one episode per evening.
It managed to register an impressive 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes with most reviewers recommending the series as a must watch for fans of horror and anthology shows like it.
One critic claimed: “Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities is like a wonderful night of storytelling around the campfire with beautifully designed sets and talented players. It is an assortment of oddities and eerie sights that is a sure, curious delight.”
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Another suggested: “If you’re a fan of old-school horror, slashers, body horror, or any of del Toro’s films, this anthology is a must-watch.”
Fans also sing the show’s praises with one labelling it as ‘masterful’. Another claimed it is a “Masterpiece. The best horror series I’ve ever seen.”
Someone else, sharing their thoughts online said: “I love shows like this, reminds me of Love Death and Robots a bit. The best part about horror movies and shows is building and anticipation and these episodes are almost all building.”
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One viewer posted: “Amazing series. Every episode has a captivating style to terrify or be thrilled by in a fabulous atmosphere that is extremely suitable for horror. Some episode have a excellent story line frightening the viewers without usual horror things like jump scares. That is why I loved the series.”
And another added: “Each episode is a rollercoaster, keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting in anticipation and always ending in the most unexpected ways.”
There are also a number of threads on Reddit with fans discussing why viewers who missed out on the series should check it out. Or even why it is worth fans watching all over again.
A user posted: “I loved this series. Guillermo del Toro is a creative genius. I have rewatched the series several times.” While another added: “I thought it was phenomenal. The Autopsy was literally perfect( I’ve watched it probably 30 times at least, the original short story is great too) The Outside was amazing it was weird and had really great ending, the Viewing was also a favourite, really good atmosphere.”
Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities is streaming on Netflix.
