pan’s labyrinth
Here’s the backstory and symbolism ofPan’s Labyrinth’shorrifying Pale Man explained.
Even a glance at Guillermo del Toro’s filmography shows his love of monsters.
This includes Abe Sapien in theHellboyseries and both the Faun and Pale Man inPan’s Labyrinth.
The monster is one of del Toro’s most famous creations, but what does it symbolize?
Guillermo del Toro has offered a few readings ofPan Labyrinth’sPale Man.
There is almost a hunger to eat innocence.
A hunger to eat purity."
In that samePan’s Labyrinthinterview, he offered another reading of the movie’s ending.
That’s also why the fairies the Pale Man devours are suddenly alive in the final scene.
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