Cronos (1993)

Description

Cronos (1993) – Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Guillermo del Toro debut | 92 min | Rated R | Blu-ray Retail Date: Feb 25, 2025
Format: Single-disc Blu-ray featuring the older 1.78:1 master plus supplements

Video Quality

• From the 2010 Blu-ray—1.78:1 aspect ratio, sourced from an older digital master
• Image Quality: ⭐⭐⭐
  • Naturally soft and a little dated with digital compression artifacts common to its era
  • Strong detail in brighter scenes; well-managed grain and natural contrast

Audio Quality

• Tracks: DTS‑HD Master Audio 2.0 (same as the 4K)—English and Spanish with optional narration
• Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Clean restoration with sharp dialogue, effective sound effects, and modest surround support

Special Features

• Supplements: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Two audio commentaries (by del Toro; producers Gorson, Navarro & Springall)
  • Short film Geometria (1987, finished 2010)
  • Welcome to Bleak House video tour
  • Interviews: del Toro, cinematographer Guillermo Navarro, Ron Perlman, Federico Luppi
  • Stills gallery & theatrical trailer

Audiobook Info

• The Blu-ray disc mirrors the extras from the 4K release, preserving the full special features rundown

✅ Final Recommendation

While the Blu-ray version of Cronos doesn’t match the sharpness or aspect ratio of the new 4K master, it remains a solid choice for serious collectors. It comes with all the critical bonus material and a perfectly watchable presentation for rental purposes—especially affordable for viewers on a smaller budget.

OVERALL RATING: 4/5 — Recommended for rental