Guillermo del Toro Reveals Top 10 Noir Movies That Inspired Nightmare Alley

[@TheEnnisfan]

Not only is Guillermo a brilliant director, this man is genuinely the nicest person working in Hollywood. Most individuals of his stature in that industry are pricks of an immense caliber. But Memo is one of the sweetest people I've ever met. May this dude grace us with many more films. Viva Mexico!

[@olivadelrosario1807]

I met him at the Roosevelt Hotel after I photographed him receiving his Hollywood Star-he posed for selfies with his fans and signed autographs for everyone who asked. He is a sweetheart!

[@Lolabelle59]

He is very sweet and charming, and it is very genuine. Like him a lot!

[@reeldeal3227]

Perhaps what I love most about Guillermo del Toro is his appreciation of those who came before him. After winning director and best pic for my favorite of his, The Shape of Water, he verbally and cinematically paid respect to Douglas Sirk, Steven Spielberg, and so many others (including directors of classic creature features) as influences on his work. Such a gracious gentleman.

[@pablocontrerassanchez8111]

Every Guillermo Del Toro interview is a masterclass. ¡Te queremos, Memito!

[@jakeruhl2499]

Looking forward to seeing Nightmare Alley! Del Toro is my favorite filmmaker with Crimson Peak being my favorite movie of his and my favorite movie in general!

[@armandochavez1117]

so underrated movie

[@ordellrobbie239]

Great to listen to a guy who really knows the noir of the 1940-50s, informative and confirms much of my own thoughts on the genre

[@jbwuzhere6819]

He's naming all of my personal favorites! I have nearly all of them on bluray. Nice to know that we have similar tastes...

[@Hansenvision]

Fallen Angel (1945) Niagra (1953) Underworld USA (1961) The Killing (1956) Too Late For Tears (1949) Detour (1945) Born To Kill (1947) The Lineup (1958) The Breaking Point (1950) Nightfall (1956) Special Mentions Out Of The Past (1947) Dark Passage (1947)

[@fulvio2485]

Thanks!

[@kristinedraws]

Hearing this list makes me miss the film library at my college. I bet they have all of these... I love hearing his excitement about EACH of these movies and what he finds interesting about it. I've watched the more famous noirs, it's nice to get this list of "cousin" noir films as he calls them. I'll have to search out some of these!

[@Lolabelle59]

Could listen to him speak all day/night.

[@Oracol]

Same. I'm always looking for his interviews on KZbin. The man is absolutely fascinating to listing to

[@chasehedges6775]

My favorite Del Toro film is Crimson Peak. It’s sooo good

[@jakeruhl2499]

Wow I never thought I would find another person who's favorite Del Toro film is Crimson Peak! So awesome!

[@ptxc1639]

could listen to these two all day

[@paulb111]

I learned so much from listening to Mr. D speak. Thank you so much !

[@dr.strangelove.miguelaleja2825]

A WAW GOOD INTERVIEW.

[@sclogse1]

The book is the inspiration. It's prose is incredible. Way out there with the greats.

[@curiousworld7912]

I love film noir - the back-and-forth dialogue, the moral ambiguity, with its post-war dark side of the 'American dream', and particularly, the cinematography. German Expressionism was used to such effect in these films - probably because many German directors came to the US in the '30s. The 1947 version of 'Nightmare Alley' is one of the best, and I'm anxious to see what del Toro does with it. He's one of the most original - and best - directors out there. Some of my favorites are 'Kiss of Death', 'Kiss Me Deadly', 'Touch of Evil', 'Double Indemnity', 'The Big Heat', and 'In a Lonely Place'. All the films del Toro lists, are excellent, as well.

[@Em-os9yj]

I so excited for this remake I hope he makes the ending darker

[@paulsmyth6710]

Nightmare Alley was a beautiful film. Bravo Guillermo

[@michaelfaklis8169]

You all owe it to yourselves to take the time to watch all three of the Film Noir movies mentioned.

[@Mansikkacake]

18:53 All ten ! People who love film noir make time to watch all films !!!

[@sclogse1]

Nightfall and that Dana Andrews Linda Darnell film Fallen Angel are the two I haven't seen. The rest are very special and unique, unlike each other.

[@ravenwyld]

wish these were all just listed 😅

[@jorgedacunha2676]

Great list. Watched...and loved...most of them. Still need to watch Fallen Angel, Underworld USA and Breaking Point. Will do so now. Can't wait to watch Nightmare Alley. If it's half as good as the original, It'll be brilliant.

[@pangaeaproximap.p4408]

God bless Joe Pesci and GDT 🤠

[@ingridbergman2583]

Tyrone Power was the original.