Guillermo del Toro Declares He’s Done With Video Games
It turns out that the Academy‑Award‑winning director who once shared a studio with Hideo Kojima for Silent Hills has politely turned in a “no hard hat, no console” note.
“It Just Makes No Sense” on the Cancelled Project
- At the 2021 Game Awards, del Toro raved about the art direction of Silent Hills—but later confirmed he won’t develop a game again.
- “I just wanted to tickle Konami’s ribs, but I don’t understand it,” he said in a recent podcast.
- “What we were going to do was so perfect—so enthralling,” he added, but the project was ultimately shelved.
- He jokingly dubbed himself “the albatross of video gaming,” hinting at the heaviness of the industry’s expectations.
From the Game Console to the Big Screen
- While video games have disappeared from his radar, del Toro’s latest film, Nightmare Alley, is making waves.
- Released in the U.S. and now rolling into Singapore on Jan 13, 2022, it’s capturing the hearts of crime‑thriller fans.
- Neo‑Gothic vibes, unsettling twists, and stellar performances keep critics and audiences alike on their toes.
Takeaway
So if you’re scouting for a new horror adventure in 2023, skip the console and head straight to the cinema—del Toro’s degree of safety might just be the next big hit.
