Guillermo del Toro is one of the most influential filmmakers working today. Born in Mexico, del Toro has helmed some of the greatest horror films of all time time, such as The Devil's Backbone, Pan's Labyrinth, and Hellboy. Del Toro's work is often characterized as having the qualities of magical realism, with the theme and tone of his films sharing elements of our world but mixed with a number of supernatural and fairty-tale elements. In addition to his work on the screen, del Toro has also worked extensively on video-game titles.
