One of the great genre filmmakers of our time has beenGuillermo del Toro.
Horror fans are eagerly awaiting his version ofFrankensteinnext year.
Stay tuned,del Toro wrote.
It was dubbedA Vision in Darkness & Light.
Whats Nightmare Alley About?
Nightmare Alleywas a remake of the1947 filmof the same name that was adapted from William Lindsey Greshams classic novel.
Based on the 1946 novel of the same name, Nightmare Alley follows drifter Stan Carlisle (Bradley Cooper) as he joins a carnival in order to learn the art of grifting. Addicted to the thrills and the potential for personal gain, Stan takes his show on the road accompanied by fellow carnival worker Molly (Rooney Mara), where he makes a living as a false medium and mentalist. Stan is soon drawn into a much darker web of opportunity that sees him risk it all for one big score.
One of those shady characters is Dr. Lilith Ritter, who was played byCate Blanchett.
The film was a hit with critics too, holding a certified fresh 80% onRotten Tomatoes.
That praise would getNightmare Alleynominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Hopefully, this new extended cut will get more peoples eyes on this underrated gem as it rightfully deserves.
Where Can You Stream Nightmare Alley?
Nightmare Alleyis currently streaming on Hulu, but will move toAmazon Prime Videoon Friday, December 6th.
