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Old 05-17-2008, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ChronoGrl View Post
I think that Del Toro is an amazing horror director, but I wouldn't necessarily call him "influential." While Eli Roth definitely was a catalyst for the new genre of torture flicks and The Ring brought Japanese Ghosts across the world, I don't see Del Toro necessarily starting any kind of fads.
He is already producing other people's horror films (like THE PRHANAGE) that feel just like his films. I believe that the one who is inspiring the most young film fans and creating his own brand is Del Toro - his influence will impact a generation and soon we'll be holding him amongst the ranks of Argento, Carpenter, Raimi and Jackson.
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