The film received acclaim by critics for its acting , originality , mythology , religious references , and its balance of horror and drama . When the film got the attention of international film critics including those from The United States of America , it has since been recognized as one of the greatest horror films of all-time . Rotten Tomatoes reports a 90 % approval rating based on 51 reviews , with an average rating of 7.29 / 10 . The critical consensus reads : " Guillermo del Toro 's unique feature debut is not only gory and stylish , but also charming and intelligent . " It was also entered into the 18th Moscow International Film Festival
18th Moscow International Film Festival
18th Moscow International Film Festival
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