Guillermo del Toro is not a novelist.
Guillermo del Toro Gomez -LRB- -LSB- ɡiˈʝeɾmo ðel ˈtoɾo -RSB- ; born October 9 , 1964 -RRB- is a Mexican film director , screenwriter , producer , and novelist .. del Toro. Del Toro ( surname ). Gomez. Gomez. In his filmmaking career , del Toro has alternated between Spanish-language dark fantasy pieces , such as the gothic horror film The Devil 's Backbone -LRB- 2001 -RRB- , and Pan 's Labyrinth -LRB- 2006 -RRB- , and more mainstream American action movies , such as the vampire superhero action film Blade II -LRB- 2002 -RRB- , the supernatural superhero film Hellboy -LRB- 2004 -RRB- , its sequel Hellboy II  : The Golden Army -LRB- 2008 -RRB- , and the science fiction monster film Pacific Rim -LRB- 2013 -RRB- .. del Toro. Del Toro ( surname ). dark fantasy. dark fantasy. Blade II. Blade II. Hellboy. Hellboy ( film ). Pacific Rim. Pacific Rim ( film ). horror. horror fiction. monster. monster. In addition to his directing works , del Toro is a prolific producer , his producing works including acclaimed and successful films such as The Orphanage -LRB- 2007 -RRB- , Julia 's Eyes -LRB- 2010 -RRB- , Biutiful -LRB- 2010 -RRB- , Kung Fu Panda 2 -LRB- 2011 -RRB- , Puss in Boots -LRB- 2011 -RRB- , and Mama -LRB- 2013 -RRB- .. del Toro. Del Toro ( surname ). The Orphanage. The Orphanage ( film ). Biutiful. Biutiful. Kung Fu Panda 2. Kung Fu Panda 2. Puss in Boots. Puss in Boots ( 2011 film ). Mama. Mama ( 2013 film ). He was originally chosen by Peter Jackson to direct The Hobbit films ; he left the project due to production problems but was still credited as co-writer for his numerous contributions to the script .. Peter Jackson. Peter Jackson. Del Toro 's work is characterised by a strong connection to fairy tales and horror , with an effort to infuse visual or poetic beauty .. horror. horror fiction. He has a lifelong fascination with monsters , which he considers symbols of great power .. Del Toro is known for his use of insectile and religious imagery , the themes of Catholicism and celebrating imperfection , underworld and clockwork motifs , practical special effects , dominant amber lighting , and his frequent collaborations with actors Ron Perlman , Doug Jones and Federico Luppi .. practical special effects. practical special effects. Ron Perlman. Ron Perlman. Doug Jones. Doug Jones ( actor ). Federico Luppi. Federico Luppi. He is also friends with fellow Mexican directors Alfonso Cuaron and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu , collectively known as `` The Three Amigos of Cinema . ''. Alfonso Cuaron. Alfonso Cuaron. Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu. Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu