Cronos

1h 34m · 1993 · Directed by Guillermo del Toro · 3.4 / 5 on Letterboxd

Cronos (1993) runs 1h 34m, directed by Guillermo del Toro. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Faced with his own mortality, an ingenious alchemist tried to perfect an invention that would provide him with the key to eternal life. It was called the Cronos device. When he died more than 400 years later, he took the secrets of this remarkable device to the grave with him. Now, an elderly antiques dealer has found the hellish machine hidden in a statue and learns about its incredible powers. The more he uses the device, the younger he becomes...but nothing comes without a price. Life after death is just the beginning as this nerve-shattering thriller unfolds and the fountain of youth turns bloody.

Genres: Horror, Thriller, Drama

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)