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When I stage a violent scene, I try for it to serve a purpose. I do love those things, the makeup effects. But I love them more with the monsters. I never was much of a gore guy. I've always enjoyed just creating monsters.

Guillermo del Toro

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Guillermo del Toro
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: October 9
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