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T2 WHATS UP! October 23 - 29, 2022 TV FEATURE BY DANA SIMPSON TV Media M ost TV and movie viewers, regard- less of age or background, can remember one creature, mov- ie plot or moment that has haunted their dreams and caused them great anxiety. Whether it's the shark from "Jaws" (1975), the titular space critter in "Alien" (1979) or old school haunts such as were- wolves and vampires, horror directors have taken pleasure in scaring audiences since the dawn of film. One of this generation's greatest horror masters, Mexi- can director Guillermo del Toro, brings a new set of frights to the small screen this fall with "Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities." Pre- miering Tuesday, Oct. 25, on Netflix, this new eight-episode series is sure to scare more than a few souls leading up to Halloween. Perhaps best known for his 2006 film "Pan's Labyrinth," del Toro has made a name for himself in the realm of ghouls and monsters. From that film's Pale Man to the Amphibian Man in the four-time Academy Award-winning "The Shape of Water" (2017) — both played by Doug Jones ("Hellboy 2: The Golden Army," 2008) — and the Jangly Man (Troy James, "The Flash") in his 2019 adaptation of "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark," del Toro knows what he looks for when it comes to nightmare crea- tures. "I am in love with monsters in a way that is very intimate and spiritual to me," del Toro told The Talks interviewer Rü- diger Sturm. "I am still moved by the creature of Franken- stein, by all the classical mon- sters in a way that is very close to religion." He goes on to explain: "They [monsters] represent everything outcast. I can be an outcast by my race, by my gen- der, by my sexual preference, my politics, whatever — but monsters are simply outcasts. ... [They] are the patron saints of the outsiders." Del Toro brings this intima- cy to horror once again in "Cabinet of Curiosities." An anthology series similar to "American Horror Stories" and "Creepshow" in composi- tion, "Cabinet" is divided into eight nightmare tales: "The Murmuring," "The Autopsy," "Lot 36," "Pickman's Model," "The Viewing," "Dreams in the Witch House," "Graveyard Rats" and "Some Other Ani- mal's Meat." While del Toro has brought on a series of hor- ror writers to tell their unique tales, the director himself ex- ecutive produces, co-show- runs and directs the series. Two of the works are also del Toro originals. The series begins Oct. 25 with a double episode release — featuring tales created in conjunction with Jennifer Kent ("The Babadook," 2014), David Prior ("The Empty Man," 2020), David S. Goyer ("The Sandman") and late American author Michael Shea — and continues releasing two new episodes each day of the week up to and including Oct. 28. Bentonville Acupuncture 5 x 5 continued on page T10 Hannah Galway in "Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities" 'Curious' tales www.nwaonline.com Did you know those images are available for purchase? IT'S EASY! Just go to nwaonline.com, click on "Photos" in the top menu bar and use the search to fi nd the photo you want. Then just click "Purchase" for sizing options. You can also have the image put on a coff ee mug, mouse pad, key tag, holiday ornament and more! Did you see a photo in our newspaper or on our website that you would love a copy of? Check it out!