When I stage a violent scene, I try for it to serve a purpose. I do love those things, the makeup effects. But I love them more with the monsters. I never was much of a gore guy. I've always enjoyed just creating monsters.
Guillermo del ToroI have a sort of a fetish for insects, clockwork, monsters, dark places, and unborn things
Guillermo del ToroWithout context, things are not scary. Without context, like humor, horror doesn't work.
Guillermo del ToroI would much rather see somebody bring something new to a genre than produce something that seems safe.
Guillermo del Toro