``Nightmare Alley'' Guillermo del Toro's goal as a noir that he wanted to shoot since he was young

Intoxicating visual beauty with light and shadow

In the second half of the movie, which takes place two years later, the mood changes completely. This style is also a bit unusual for Guillermo's films. Stan, who has mastered the tricks of mind-reading, bids farewell to the carnival with Molly, who was active as an "electric man." The two make money by performing mind-reading shows for upper-class guests at a luxury hotel, but they make a deal with a mysterious beauty who sees through their tricks... The second half of the drama, of course, has a thrilling atmosphere that keeps the audience focused, but above all, it is filled with Guillermo's love and knowledge of movies, delivering the ultimate ``cinematic world.''

Horror and noir are the genres that Guillermo has wanted to shoot since he was young. I've already worked on horror, so this time I was eager to try another noir. Film noir is a crime movie that was mass-produced in Hollywood in the 1940s and 1950s. This time, Guillermo has revived the characteristics of noir, such as the dark worldview, femme fatale (mysterious beauty), and stylish images, with the latest techniques.

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At first glance, ``Nightmare Alley'' appears to be a classic work, but it appears to be a bold and fresh work because of Guillermo's respect for the genre and his meticulously calculated direction. Anyway, the beauty of the image is breathtaking! For example, there's a scene where Stan interacts with Dr. Lilith, a psychology doctor who has been offered a certain deal by Stan. The contrast between the dark interior and the snow outside the window will give you a sense of euphoria unlike any other movie.

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